{"id":20101,"date":"2025-01-24T18:09:53","date_gmt":"2025-01-24T14:39:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.hamsonews.com\/three-tourism-projects-inaugurated-during-ministers-visit-to-khuzestan\/"},"modified":"2025-01-24T18:09:53","modified_gmt":"2025-01-24T14:39:53","slug":"three-tourism-projects-inaugurated-during-ministers-visit-to-khuzestan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hamsonews.com\/en\/three-tourism-projects-inaugurated-during-ministers-visit-to-khuzestan\/","title":{"rendered":"Three tourism projects inaugurated during minister\u2019s visit to Khuzestan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en.hamsonews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/5345793.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"item-text\">\n<p class=\"summary\">TEHRAN &#8211; Three tourism-related projects were inaugurated in Khuzestan during a visit by the Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Seyyed Reza Salehi Amiri to the southwestern province.<\/p>\n<p>The projects included two hotels, located in the cities of Ahvaz and Izeh, and the second phase of a tourism complex in Dezful. According to Mohammad Jourvand, the director-general of Khuzestan\u2019s Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department, these facilities will collectively offer 86 rooms, 190 beds, an indoor recreational center, a restaurant, and a cinema complex, significantly enhancing the region\u2019s capacity to host tourists,<\/p>\n<p>In addition to these inaugurations, Jourvand announced a new agreement with the Iran Tourism Development Corporation to complete three more tourism facilities in the province. These projects include the Garab hydrotherapy complex, the Golgir hydrotherapy center, and the Balut tourism complex, the official said.<\/p>\n<p>On Wednesday, after the minister arrived in Khuzestan, he also visited the UNESCO-registered ancient city of Susa and the UNESCO-listed \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Tchogha Zanbil, a magnificent ruined ziggurat near Susa. At a local meeting, Salehi-Amiri described Susa as \u201cthe land of mysteries and wonders.\u201d He noted that Susa is not merely an Iranian treasure but a heritage site belonging to all humanity.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSusa has, for thousands of years, been a symbol of unity in its long history,\u201d he stated. The minister highlighted Susa\u2019s historical and cultural importance, calling it a cornerstone of Iranian identity and civilization. \u201cSusa is more than just a city; it is a part of who we are. Every excavation in this area reveals a new mystery, reaffirming its title as the land of secrets,\u201d Salehi-Amiri said.<\/p>\n<p>Khuzestan province, situated in southwest Iran, is home to many cultural, historical and natural attractions. Its diverse landscapes, from lush plains to rugged mountains, offer a myriad of experiences for travelers.<\/p>\n<p>The province is renowned for its ancient heritage, with sites like Tchogha Zanbil, an ancient Elamite complex dating back to 1250 BC and Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System, a UNESCO World Heritage site showcasing innovative water management techniques from the 5th century BC, to name a few.<\/p>\n<p>AM<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tehrantimes.com\/news\/509004\/Three-tourism-projects-inaugurated-during-minister-s-visit-to\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TEHRAN &#8211; Three tourism-related projects were inaugurated in Khuzestan during a visit by the Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Seyyed Reza Salehi Amiri to the southwestern province. The projects included two hotels, located in the cities of Ahvaz and Izeh, and the second phase of a tourism complex in Dezful. 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