INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
TEHRAN - Over 4,000 Nowruz tourists visited historical attractions of the ancient city of Rey in Tehran province from March 15 to April 4,
according to the Director of Rey National Heritage Base, Qadir Afrovand.He told ISNA that Rashkan fortress which was open to visitors for
the first time, was met with wide reception.Also, numerous cultural programs, the presence of experienced tour guides, holding customs such
into a different experience for tourists, he said.According to the official, Cheshmeh Ali ancient complex was visited by 4,280 people,
at each of Rey tourist sites during the Nowruz holidays, tourists were more satisfied and urged for the permanent presence of tour guides
known as Rashkan fortress -- the most important and greatest attraction of Rey, had naqqali performance several times and launched book
tourist attractions beyond these figures and numbers
Undoubtedly, Rey National Heritage Base, will promote and boost the number of tourists for next Nowruz through preparing and improving the
conditions of other historical monuments and predicting the cultural and scientific events befitting the natural and global position of
Rey.A number of foreign tourists from Russia, Italy and China as well as Iranians residing US, Germany and other European countries visited
in the region have been meticulously prepared for tourists.Among them is the Cheshmeh Ali archaeological site, boasting a history of over
8,000 years, the Rashkan Fortress, which once served as the heart of historic Rey, the Tapeh Mil ruins in eastern Rey near Ghaleh Now, and
of residents from the capital to explore its historical wonders with ease
Visitors can start their journey with a pilgrimage to the sacred shrine of Imamzadeh Shah Abdol Azim in the early morning and then embark on
a cultural and historical tour, discovering attractions such as the historical bazaar of Rey, Cheshmeh Ali, Rashkan Fortress, and the city's
center of Rey has undergone significant enhancements, including the restoration of the last remaining watchtower of the ancient citadel,
protective coverings, lighting installations, and fencing around key areas
These improvements have been undertaken to better accommodate the influx of visitors.Additionally, Cheshmeh Ali has undergone extensive
renovations in collaboration with the municipality, featuring improved paving and landscaping, offering a more visually appealing
The site, already a favorite among locals, has been further enriched by recent archaeological excavations led by researchers from Shahid
Beheshti University, sparking greater public interest in the site.In addition, significant transformations have also taken place at Tapeh
Mil, with new protective measures, perimeter fencing, and meticulous restoration of unique stucco decorations
These enhancements, combined with the breathtaking green plains of Rey in early spring, promise an exceptional experience for travelers this
year.Rey is one of the oldest cities in the central Iranian plateau with a history of human settlement that stretches over 8,000 years.The
history of Rey, according to the Encyclopedia Britannica is featured in the Avesta (the original document of Zoroastrianism, an Iranian
This article first appeared/also appeared in Tehran Times
