No.2170,Wednesday,9 September,2020 Archaeologists have recently discovered a prehistorical hatch to Apadana Palace, a majestic . . ruined royal complex within the UNESCO-registered Persepolis, southern . “The hatch www TOURISMpaper com was discovered in the eastern part of Apadana Palace, and it was created during the Achae- The World`s Only Print Tourism Newspaper menid period to repel the surface water of the courtyard, and after this period, it was hidden due to the destruction of the complex,” said archaeologist Ali Asadi who leads a survey at the ruined palace, IRNA reported on Monday. This vent, like its other counterparts across the Archaeological Survey Palace, measures 40 cm by 40 cm, connecting the yard surface to underground ducts, Asadi Finds “Prehistorical explained. The archaeologist expressed hope that by sloping the space around the vent, the problem of overflowing at the eastern courtyard of Apadana Palace could be solved, and Hatch to Apadana through this, a better situation could be created to protect this section of Persepolis. Palace in Persepolis 4

cooking Sandals South Coast to Iran’s Shahr-i Sokhta, A Treasure for Archeologists Veggie Eggplant Stew debut Swim-up Veggie Eggplant Stew contains good hahr-i Sokhta, meaning ‘Burnt amounts of vitamin C, vitamin K, and City’, is located at the junction vitamin B6. Rondoval Suites S of Bronze Age trade routes Ingredients: andals Resorts International has unveiled crossing the Iranian plateau. Located ■ 1 lb (454g) Chinese Eggplants design plans for a multi-million-dollar in Iran’s southeastern province of ■ 1 Onion S renovation at their picturesque Jamaican Sistan and Balouchestan, the ancient ■ 1 Stalk Lemongrass oasis, Sandals South Coast. Set to debut this city represents an important stage in ■ 2 oz (57g) Cilantro December, guests can expect a new era for the urban planning in the region. 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The structures, Oman Sea and South-west Iran, and cluded within the property, which is of burial grounds and large number of Central Asia. Archaeological remains adequate size to ensure the complete significant artefacts unearthed there, and finds indicate the key role of the representation of features and pro- and their well-preserved state due to city on a very large scale in terms of cesses which convey the property’s Preparations: the dry desert climate, make this site working with metals, stone vessels, significance. The property does not suf- 1- Slice the eggplants and lemongrass. a rich source of information regarding gems and pottery. fer from development or neglect and it 2- Dice the onion. up pools. A modern lush wedding venue is being the emergence of complex societies The ancient site of Shahr-i Sokhta is is well maintained. The understanding Directions: added to adorn the garden in the resorts Italian and contacts between them in the third an outstanding example of early urban and appreciation of its remains rely on 1- Fry the eggplants with vegetable oil. Village. Having first introduced the cutting-edge millennium BC. planning: excavations have brought to appropriate maintenance interventions 2- Fry the onion in a separate pan in Rondoval design at Sandals Grande Antigua, fol- Shahr-i Sokhta exhibits a transition light well-preserved evidence in the and on a coherent setting. In general vegetable oil. 3- Place the lemongrass, lowed by Sandals Grande St. Lucian, Sandals from village habitation to an urbanized form of its mud-brick structures, burial the surrounding desert landscape and garlic cloves, ginger, and cilantro in a Grenada and Sandals Royal Barbados, Sandals community with significant cultural, so- grounds, workshops and artefacts that extraordinary scatter of archaeological grinder. Grid thoroughly. 4- Stir in the South Coast will now set another milestone with cial and economic achievements and testify to its size, organization, the material present on the surface of the ground mixture to the fried onions. 5- the first-ever Swim-Up Rondoval Suites. These developments from the late Calcolithic source of its wealth and its trade and low hill of Shahr-i Sokhta give a strong Garnish with ground red pepper and enhancements will join already cutting-edge ar- to the early Bronze Age. social structures. The city was sepa- sense of authenticity, as does the sight turmeric and keep frying for 5 minutes. chitectural design features at the resort, such as Shahr-i Sokhta bears exceptional tes- rated into various parts according to of the complex architecture of the vari- 6- Stir in coconut milk and vegetable the lavish Over-the-Water Bungalows, Over-the- timony to a peculiar civilization and different functions - residential, indus- ous parts so far excavated. The laby- broth and keep boiling for 5 more min- Water Serenity Wedding Chapel, and an overwa- cultural tradition that entertained trade trial and burial; it therefore represents rinthine succession of rooms, corridors utes over medium heat. 7- Add enough ter bar offering 360-degree views of the ocean. and cultural relations with ancient sites an important stage in urban planning and courtyards give a genuine impres- salt as you’d prefer and stir in the fried and cultures on the Indus Plain, south- in the region. All elements necessary sion of these ancient buildings. eggplants. 8- Over medium-low heat, simmer for 10 to 15 minutes. Iran Ranks 10th at UNESCO World Heritage Registration List 1953 Citroen Ends

ran is ranked 10th regarding the number of histori- within the next two weeks, the UNESCO Assessor will visit cal monuments and sites registered in the UNESCO the Uraman region in western Kordestan province. The global Round-the-globe Rally at I world heritage list. registration of the Oraman region is a good opportunity to in- The director of the World Heritage Affairs Office at Iran’s Cul- troduce the historical and scenic areas of Iran, he said. Ura- Royal Cars Museum tural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization, Farhad man or Huraman or Hawraman Takht in Kordestan Province, Azizi announced that Iran is ranked 10th regarding the num- west of Iran, is a mountain village resembling the tiered Ma- ber of historical monuments and sites registered in the UN- souleh Village in but on a much larger scale. in Tehran ESCO world heritage list and upgrading this position can be For this reason, it has been nicknamed ‘1,000 Masoulehs.’ 1953 Citroen participating in very effective in the development of tourism in the country. Uraman neighbors Iraq in the west and the city of Javanroud various car rallies including one Before the Islamic Revolution, Persepolis, Naghsh-e Jahan in the south. The village is connected to Mehran city via a A around the world in 80 days has Square and Choghaznabil were the only three UNESCO-list- 65-kilometer road. Uraman is surrounded by the mountains ended up being kept at the Royal Cars ed monuments, but today the number has been increased this of the Zagros range and has mild temperatures in the spring Museum in northern Tehran. number to 24 historical sites, he added. Azizi informed that and summer but very cold and long winters. The classic car was belonging to a Swit- zerland-based Iranian couple, who want- ed to take part in a car exhibit in 2011. However, it became deserted for years at Bazargan border customs initially to get a license plate. However, the owners could not clear the The Agha Bozorg : An Attractive Architecture car through customs in the span of sev- eral years so it was to put on the auction according to the law. he historical mosque, cal school (Madrasah), which on three sides, with one end en- wooden front door of the mosque the rest of the structure. The dome In the long run, with the efforts of the of- built in the late 18th cen- is situated in the center of this tirely open. One of the is is adorned with as many jewels as is situated right above the fice of the museums and historical prop- T tury in Iran’s central city of grand mosque. The mosque was situated in front of the mehrab there are verses in the Qur’an. The in the mosque. erties at the tourism ministry in collabora- , is famous for its precise, constructed for holding prayers (the decorated niche indicating imposing dome of the mosque is The beautiful dome is flanked tion with the Touring and Automobile Club symmetric architecture and attrac- and preaching sessions carried the direction of prayers) built on the octagonal podium and by a couple of amazing mina- of Iran, the deserted car was handed over tive appearance. out by Mullah Mahdi Naraqi II, and the other is located consists of double layers. The low- rets adorned with colorful tiles to the tourism ministry back in August. The mosque is a good example of also known as Agha Bozorg. The near the entrance. The er covering of the dome carries the arranged in some geometric The car has been registered as a his- Persian architecture with a central mosque consists of four porches, weight of the ceiling and resides shapes. torical and classic car in Switzerland and courtyard and a pool in the mid- two ornate minarets and a brilliant on the strong pilasters, whereas Mosaics and inscriptions of vers- has been exhibited in several museums dle. Agha Bozorg was constructed brick dome. Two large of the outer cladding enlarges the es from the Qur’an can be seen in this country. by the master architect Ustad Haj the mosque are decorated with appearance of the dome. Various adorning a large part of the inte- It has also participated in all major world Sa’ban-Ali and was assisted by calligraphic bands and tilework verses from the Qur’an are in- rior of Agha Bozorg Mosque. The classic rallies including ones being held his pupil named Ustad Ali Mar- bearing red, blue or yellow colors scribed on and around the dome, ceiling and the first level cham- in France and Germany. yam, who later on became one against the brick g r ound. which helps it in bers bear Spartan decorations, On Sunday, it was eventually delivered to of the most famous architects of An iwan is a rec- blending har- whereas the outer part around the the Royal Cars Museum, which is located Persia. The mosque houses tangular hall or moniously with arcades dons vibrant mosaics. at the Sa’dabad Cultural-Historical Com- a theologi- space, usually plex in northern Tehran. vaulted, walled Sprawled on about 110 hectares of a mountainside parkland, the Sa’dabad complex was once a royal summer resi-resi dence duringduring the QajarQajar era (1789–1925)(1789–1925) and its subsequent Pahlavi epoch ((1925–1925– 1979).1979).