Ground broken for tourism projects in Bushehr

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province, the provincial tourism chief has said.The construction of the projects worth 17 trillion rials ($42.5 million) will start in
different cities of the province on the occasion of the 44th anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution, which is known as Ten-Day
Fajr celebrations (this year from February 1 to 11), Esmaeil Sajadimanesh explained on Saturday.The projects include hotels, apartment
hotels, eco-lodge units, and tourist complexes, the official added.The completion of the projects is expected to generate over 730 job
opportunities for the locals, he noted.With over 6,000 years of history and significant monuments from the Elamite, Achaemenid, Parthian,
lush palm groves make it an attractive destination for world travelers.The historical and architectural monuments of Bushehr include Islamic
buildings like mosques and praying centers, mansions, old towers, castles, as well as gardens.When it comes to cultural attractions, there
are many historical mounds in Bushehr including Tall-e Khandaq with Sassanid architectural style, Tall-e Marv located near an Achaemenid
Palace, and Qajar era Malek al-Tojar Mansion
The Qajar-era Kazeruni Mansion, which has been inscribed on the World Heritage List, is another attraction that world travelers love to see
among various ancient sites.ABU/AM