Iran’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites: A Chronological Journey From Ancient Civilizations to Modern Heritage! Iran is one of the world’s great centers of civilization. Across its vast landscapes, travelers can discover archaeological cities, royal capitals, ancient temples, historic bazaars, Persian gardens, ingenious water systems, traditional villages, religious monuments, railways, and extraordinary cultural landscapes. UNESCO currently...
Celebrating Iran’s “Ayenehkari”: UNESCO Recognizes Mirror Work as Intangible Cultural Heritage We’re thrilled to announce that Ayenehkari (آینه کاری), the exquisite Persian art of mirror work, has been officially inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. This recognition celebrates centuries of Iranian artistic tradition that transforms spaces into dazzling, luminous environments through...
National Day of Isfahan – Honoring the “Half of the World” With PGTG Every year, Iran proudly celebrates the National Day of Isfahan, a cultural tribute to one of the most majestic and influential cities in the Persian world. Known globally as “Nesf-e Jahan”—meaning “Half of the World”—Isfahan stands as a living masterpiece where architecture,...
🌟 Cyrus the Great Day — Celebrating the Legacy of Humanity with PGTG! 🌟 Every year on October 29, Iranians and admirers of world history unite to celebrate Cyrus the Great Day, commemorating the birth and timeless legacy of Cyrus II of Persia — the visionary founder of the Achaemenid Empire (550–330 BCE) and one...
🏛️ Celebrating Naqsh-e Jahan Square – The Heart of Isfahan and Persian Grandeur Every year on this day, Iran proudly celebrates the registration of Naqsh-e Jahan Square as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, recognizing it as one of the world’s most breathtaking urban masterpieces. This monumental square in Isfahan, meaning “Image of the World”, truly...