Oman today_ The historic city of Kashan, with the approval of UNESCO’s specialized bodies, has been recognized as a Creative City in the field of architecture and joined the UNESCO Creative Cities Network. This network comprises cities from around the world that have demonstrated outstanding achievements in one of the seven creative fields, including architecture, crafts, literature, music, design, media arts, and gastronomy.
A city’s membership in this network signifies that UNESCO has recognized its unique cultural and artistic assets, and that the city can leverage this global network for sustainable development, experience exchange, and tourism promotion, while simultaneously strengthening and globalizing its international brand and identity.
Kashan has been accepted specifically in the field of architecture, which is considered one of the most competitive and challenging categories within the Creative Cities Network, highlighting the city’s prominent position in global creativity.