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Esfahak village in Tabas, South Khorasan, has gained international recognition as a prime eco-tourism and cultural heritage destination, attracting visitors worldwide. Recently, 22 tourists from countries like Ireland, the UK, and the U.S. explored its rich cultural offerings, including traditional handicrafts and historical sites. Honored as one of the Best Tourism Villages by UN Tourism for 2024, Esfahak has transformed from a post-earthquake devastated area to a thriving hub focused on sustainability and heritage preservation. Its unique architecture and commitment to local traditions have garnered awards, showcasing the village’s resilience and dedication to sustainable tourism.
On April 30, in celebration of Persian Gulf National Day, a new atlas focusing on the Persian Gulf and its islands—Musa, Greater Tunb, and Lesser Tunb—will be launched. Curated by the Daffineh museum group, it features 27 historical maps from prominent European cartographers, with the oldest dating back to the 17th century. CEO Hamidreza Soleymani highlighted the atlas’s importance for historical documentation, identity preservation, and public awareness of the region’s cultural significance. The atlas, available in Persian and English, aims to deepen understanding of the Persian Gulf’s history, especially in light of its geopolitical importance and historical events like the 1622 expulsion of Portuguese forces.
A significant archaeological discovery in Marvdasht, Iran, has unveiled a 1,500-year-old Sassanid-era rock carving, showcasing the empire’s intricate artistry. Renowned historian Abolhassan Atabaki describes it as one of the smallest yet most detailed examples of Sassanid art, depicting a nobleman in a unique “needlepoint style.” Despite some damage from a later Islamic carving, the artwork retains intricate details, suggesting its subject was a late Sassanid nobleman. This find, alongside other recent artifacts, highlights the rich cultural heritage of the Sassanid Empire, known for its advancements in art, architecture, and scholarship, recognized by UNESCO in 2018.
Iran’s Domestic Tourism Development Office has compiled a list of 130 tourist villages to promote sustainable tourism, with eight villages shortlisted for the title of Best Tourism Villages. These include Soheili, Kandolus, and Esfahak, which has been recognized for its recovery and sustainable practices post-earthquake. Challenges such as international connectivity, poor infrastructure, and economic sustainability need addressing. The initiative, launched in 2021, aims to preserve cultural heritage and natural landscapes. The deadline for finalizing documentation for the candidate villages is May 18, as Iran seeks to enhance its rural tourism appeal while safeguarding its unique cultural identity.
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Iran’s Vice President for Executive Affairs, Mohammad Jafar Ghaempanah, has urged tourism operators to improve service standards and develop innovative products to boost the tourism sector. Speaking at a ceremony in Tehran during Tourism Week, he emphasized the need for a seamless tourist experience and highlighted the importance of utilizing domestic banks to support rural tourism. Ghaempanah also stressed data collection on tourist patterns for effective infrastructure planning and discussed various tourism aspects, including health tourism and regional packages. Meanwhile, tourism minister Salehi-Amiri aims to increase foreign arrivals to protect jobs and achieve a target of 15 million tourists annually by enhancing service quality and removing barriers.