Iran’s Heritages in UNESCO
Iran’s share in the list of World Heritage is 24 tangible heritages, 13 intangible heritages and 10 works in Memory of the World Programme
Radif of Iranian Music
Radif is a collection of traditional Persian melodies arranged in different sonic spaces. It was inscribed UNESCO in 2009.
Traditional Skills of Carpet Weaving in Fars Province
The traditional skills of carpet weaving in Fars was inscribed in 2010 on the Representative List of the Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.
Traditional Skills of Carpet Weaving in Kashan
The traditional skills of carpet weaving in Kashan was inscribed in 2010 on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.
The Bakhshis Music (Maqam) of Khorasan
Music of the Bakhshis of Khorasan was inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2010.
Pahlevani and Zoorkhaneh Rituals
It is a heroic traditional sport comprised of athletic martial movements and music to improve physical health and moral perfection in Zoorkhaneh (House of Strength).
Naqqāli, Iranian Dramatic Story-Telling
Naqqāli, meaning narrating, is a dramatic art in Iran to narrate ancient and traditional epic tales and events. It was registered by UNESCO in 2011.
Traditional skills of building and sailing Iranian Lenj boats in the Persian Gulf
Iranian Lenj is a traditional wooden hand-made type of boats and vessels in the shorelines of the Persian Gulf .
Qali Shuyan Rituals of Mashhad-e Ardehal in Kashan
The traditional ritual of carpet washing is the only religious ceremony of Islam held based on the Solar Hijri calendar.
Flatbread Making and Sharing Culture: Lavash
Bread or Naan is a main food of Iranian made of wheat flour, in a furnace and notable for the culture of sharing that includes its making and distributing in families.
Art of Crafting and Playing with Kamancheh
Kamancheh is an authentic old bowed string musical instrument that was registered by UNESCO in 2017, jointly for Iran and Azerbaijan countries.
The Traditional Skills of Crafting and Playing Dutar
The Traditional Skills of Crafting and Playing Dutar was registered in the list of Intangible World Heritage of UNSECO in 2019.