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TEHRAN–The Safavid-era (1501–1736) Ali Qapu Gate, which is the only surviving gate to Sheikh Safi ensemble in northwestern Ardabil province has undergone some rehabilitation works, the provincial tourism chief has said. The project involves restoring the tilework and plasterwork as well as repairing the wooden windows, Fardin Eini explained on Tuesday. Ali Qapu Gate is […]
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Restoration work begins on Safavid-era bathhouse
September 8th, 2022 
Awake Goy TEHRAN—A Safavid-era (1501-1736) public bathhouse in the city of Biarjomand, north-central province of Semnan, has undergone some rehabilitation works, a local tourism official has said. The project involves repairing cracks and walls and replacing worn-out materials, Morteza Nazari explained on Wednesday. The historical structure has been inscribed on the national heritage list. Bathhouses or ‘hammams’ […]
Restoration completed on Safavid-era synagogue
September 6th, 2022 Awake Goy TEHRAN–An urgent restoration project on a Safavid-era (1501-1736) synagogue in Sanandaj, western Kordestan province, has come to an end, the deputy provincial tourism chief has said. The project involved strengthening the structure, repairing the damaged parts, and restoring its façade, Mohammad Aminian said on Monday. The structure, which has been inscribed on the national heritage […]
Safavid-era caravanserai to undergo restoration
August 16th, 2021 Awake Goy TEHRAN – Deh-Kohneh Caravanserai, a Safavid-era (1501-1736) roadside inn located in Kamaraj village of Fars province, has been projected to be restored by a team of cultural heritage restorers, a local tourism chief said on Sunday. “A budget of 18 billion rials ($428,000 at the official exchange rate of 42,000 rials per dollar) has been […]
Safavid-era fortress undergoes restoration
August 4th, 2021 Awake Goy Safavid-era fortress undergoes restoration – Tehran%20Times TEHRAN – Paskuh Fortress in the southeastern Sistan-Baluchestan province has undergone some rehabilitation works, the deputy provincial tourism said on Tuesday. A budget of 700 million rials (about $17,000 at the official exchange rate of 42,000 rials per dollar) has been invested in the project, Majid Kolanuri said. The […]
