TEHRAN - The ancient village of Hasanlu in northwest Iran is nearing conclusion of its file for engraving as one of the Best Tourism Villages, a prominent label offered by UN Tourism.Hasanlu is amongst eight Iranian towns chosen for the UN Tourisms 2025 recognition list, stated a senior authorities from the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts, CHTN reported on Monday.Speaking during a recent check out to the village, Seyyed Mostafa Fatemi, Director General of Domestic Tourism at the ministry, explained Hasanlu as a mirror showing the full spectrum of historic tourism attractions.The authorities stressed the villages abundant blend of cultural heritage, tourist potential, and handicraft production.To date, just two Iranian villagesKandovan in East Azarbaijan and Esfahak in South Khorasanhave been recognized by the UN Tourism as leading rural tourist destinations.Hasanlu has exceptional capacities in cultural heritage, eco-tourism, and nature-based tourist attractions, Fatemi said.
The existence of an ancient Hasanlu Hill, among the earliest recognized civilizations, substantially raises the historic status of the village.He also kept in mind the villages diverse offerings, consisting of in your area crafted handicrafts, nearby wetlands that function as birdwatching sanctuaries, and a growing number of tourism centers.
These, he stated, improve Hasanlus appeal to both domestic and global travelers.Fatemi further highlighted the towns strengths in sustainable advancement, mentioning its economic, social, and environmental stability, in addition to the conservation of cultural and historic assets.The international nomination file is expected to be completed within a week.
We are working to solve the staying gaps and rules to submit the total file to the UN Tourism soon, Fatemi concluded.If successful, the engraving could considerably boost tourism and international interest in Hasanlu, placing it as an essential location in Irans rural tourist landscape.AM.
This article first appeared/also appeared in Tehran Times