INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
TEHRAN Golestan province has actually included 8 new cultural heritage sitesfive historical sites and 3 historic buildingsto Irans National
Heritage List, according to a recent announcement by provincial officials.Hamid Omrani Rekavandi, Deputy for Cultural Heritage at the
General Directorate of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts of Golestan province, validated the registration on Monday
Following two sessions of the National Council for the Registration of Historical and Cultural Immovable Properties, we successfully
registered these 8 significant websites, he stated
Highlighting the provinces abundant cultural and historical tradition, Omrani Rekavandi emphasized that Golestan is home to varied
landscapes, a deep-rooted civilization, and a wealth of historical landmarks
Signing up these sites is an essential step in maintaining our heritage and ensuring their appropriate recognition, he noted
Among the recently noted sites are 5 historical areas, some dating as far back as the fifth millennium BCE and extending into the early
Their addition brings the total number of signed up archaeological sites in Golestan to 655
In addition, 3 historical structures were contributed to the National Heritage List, raising the overall number of registered historic
structures in the province to 166
With these most current additions, Golestan now boasts an overall of 1,040 nationally recognized cultural heritage websites
Officials hope these registrations will assist secure Golestans historical assets while promoting greater public awareness and appreciation
of the provinces rich cultural landscape.
