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2025-08-09 17:43
Sassanid-era Vigol fire temple undergoes restoration
TEHRAN – Restoration work has commenced on the Vigol fire temple, a rare archaeological site from the Sassanid era located in the central province of Isfahan, the provincial tourism chief said on Saturday.
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2025-07-23 17:24
Archaeologists race to preserve looted Parthian-era cemetery in Yazd
TEHRAN - Archaeologists have launched a major effort to document and preserve the looted Gour-e Kafari Cemetery, which is located in Bahabad county of Yazd province, officials from the Iranian Center for Archaeological Research (ICAR) announced.
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2025-07-18 17:04
By Dr. Fereidoun Biglari
Sad news for the world of archaeology: Brian Fagan, father of public archaeology, passed away
The world of archaeology has lost one of its most influential figures: Brian Fagan, often hailed as the father of public archaeology, has passed away.
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2025-07-16 19:05
By Afshin Majlesi
Exclusive: The story behind Iran’s first Paleolithic World Heritage site
TEHRAN – In a landmark moment for Iran’s cultural heritage, the Prehistoric Sites of the Khorramabad Valley have been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, marking the first time Iran’s Paleolithic heritage has received such recognition.
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2025-07-14 18:02
University of Michigan professor congratulates Iran on UNESCO designation of Paleolithic caves
TEHRAN - Professor John D. Speth, a distinguished anthropologist and emeritus faculty member at the University of Michigan, has warmly congratulated the recent inscription of the Paleolithic caves of Iran’s Khorramabad Valley on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
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2025-05-27 18:03
Wezmeh Cave in west Zagros reveals window into prehistoric ecosystems
TEHRAN - In a landmark archaeological discovery, researchers have uncovered a remarkably diverse assemblage of Late Pleistocene and Early Holocene animal remains from Wezmeh Cave in western Iran’s Zagros Mountains.
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2025-05-17 18:09
Archaeologists uncover prehistoric fishing evidence in southeast Iran
TEHRAN - Archaeologists have discovered compelling evidence of ancient fishing and maritime activities along Makran coasts in southeastern Iran.
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2025-03-14 17:39
Evidence of Neanderthal habitation discovered in Qamari Cave, western Iran
TEHRAN – A team of archaeologists has discovered some evidence of Neanderthal habitation during their recent survey conducted in Qamari Cave, located on the outskirts of Khorramabad in Lorestan province, western Iran.
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2025-01-29 18:04
Ruins of Valerian’s palace to undergo archaeological excavation
TEHRAN – Valerian’s Palace, which was once a residence for the captivated Roman Emperor during Sassanid era, in Bishapur, southern Iran, is set to undergo archaeological excavation.
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2025-01-18 17:40
Archaeologist highlights potential of Oltan fortress for World Heritage status
TEHRAN - The ruined Oltan fortress, a vast mud-brick complex located in northwest Iran, has been identified as a site of significant historical value with the potential to achieve UNESCO World Heritage recognition, an Iranian archaeologist told IRNA on Saturday.
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2025-01-06 17:44
Archaeological studies begin on a discovered hole at Shushtar’s bus terminal
TEHRAN - Shushtar’s Department of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts has announced the initiation of archaeological and research studies on a hole discovered during construction work at the city’s bus terminal.
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2024-11-25 18:05
Archaeologists confirm Sassanid temple significance previously discovered in northeast Iran
TEHRAN – Archaeologists have confirmed that a previously discovered site in Bazeh Hur, located approximately 70 km from Mashhad in Iran’s Khorasan Razavi province, is one of the largest and most significant Sassanid fire temples in northeastern Iran.
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2024-11-25 17:51
Uncovering secrets of ancient metallurgy in Masouleh region
TEHRAN - Experts believe that the Masouleh landscape in northern Iran is home to numerous metalworking sites, which reflect the region’s rich metal and iron resources and the extensive historical knowledge of its people. “The region transitioned from single-stage iron smelting furnaces to more complex four-stage furnace systems, demonstrating an evolution in smelting techniques over time.”
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2024-09-30 17:11
Archaeological excavations to resume in ancient Rey after years of hiatus
TEHRAN – Two “important” archaeological excavations are due to begin in the ancient region of Rey after years of hiatus, according to the Director of Rey National Heritage Base, Qadir Afrovand.
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2024-09-18 18:08
Archaeologists tracing Bronze Age settlements in southeast Iran
TEHRAN – An archaeological team has initiated a comprehensive survey in southeast Iran as part of efforts to trace further Bronze Age settlements.
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2024-09-07 19:58
Excavations at Milmiluneh reveal pottery from Sassanid to Safavid eras
TEHRAN – Recent excavations at the Milmiluneh site, Situated in Markazi province, have unearthed a tapestry of pottery spanning from the Sassanid to Safavid periods, shedding new light on the site’s historical significance.
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2024-07-22 17:14
Ancient inscriptions, written in Pahlavi scripts, deciphered
TEHRAN – A number of ancient inscriptions, written in Pahlavi scripts, have recently been deciphered at a newly established museum located near the city of Aran-va-Bidgol in the heart of Iran.
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2024-05-31 18:37
International students delve into Iran’s heritage at Urmia Museum
TEHRAN - Overseas students from Urmia University have visited the Hasanlu Gold Bowl, one of the most enigmatic ancient treasures of Iran, currently on display at the Urmia Museum.
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2024-04-13 18:06
Early humans lived on Iranian Plateau for 20,000 years after leaving Africa, study suggests
TEHRAN - Following the exodus from Africa around 70,000 years ago, early humans established a significant presence on what is now known as the Iranian Plateau, according to a new study.
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2024-03-01 21:39
Iran, China explore archaeometry achievements
TEHRAN – Chinese archaeometrist, Dr. Yimin Yang, participating in the Archaeometry Scientific Conference held at the Art University of Isfahan, underscored that arranging joint events in the field of Archaeology and Archaeometry could lead to both framing a mutual understanding and strengthening intercultural communication between two nations.
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2024-01-20 17:25
23 historical sites discovered along a developing railroad in southeast Iran
TEHRAN – Archaeologists have discovered 23 historical sites and mounds, primarily dating back to the late fourth millennium BC in southeast Iran.
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2023-12-25 18:11
Archaeologist breathes new life into millennia-old pottery patterns
TEHRAN - An Iranian archaeologist has breathed new life into the realm of handicrafts by reviving millennia-old patterns of Iranian pottery.
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2023-12-23 17:10
Konar Sandal undergoes excavation after a 17-year pause
TEHRAN – A fresh archaeological season has commenced on Konar Sandal, a Bronze-Age site in Iran’s Jiroft region, after a 17-year hiatus.
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2023-12-10 17:28
Archaeologist elaborates on skeletons found in Persepolis
TEHRAN – Iranian archaeologist Ali Asadi has elaborated on human skeletons found in UNESCO-designated Persepolis, southern Iran.
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2023-10-27 17:26
2,700-year-old massive sculpture unearthed in Iraq
TEHRAN – An archaeological team has unearthed a 2,700-year-old alabaster sculpture of the winged hybrid sculpture, whose head has been cut off.
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2023-10-01 18:19
Clues about people lived 6,000 years ago puzzle archaeologists in eastern Iran
TEHRAN—An archaeological team in eastern Iran has resumed works on a puzzling site, which previously yielded clues about people who lived 6,000 years ago.
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2023-09-26 17:52
Amazing archaeological finds dating back to Elamite era unearthed in western Iran
TEHRAN—Archaeologists in western Iran have found over 1,000 clay seals (and fragments) along with other “important” relics estimated to date from the Elamite era (3200–539 BC).
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2023-09-09 18:32
Archaeologists discover Parthian monument in northeast Iran
TEHRAN - Archaeologists in Iran revealed that they discovered the ruins of an “important” monument estimated to date from the Parthian era.
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2023-08-14 18:21
Archaeologists start new dig at site previously yielded urn-like tombs in southwest Iran
TEHRAN—An archaeological team has resumed work on a site in which urn-like tombs were accidentally discovered last year in an oil drilling project off the river Karun, near the city of Ahvaz, southwest Iran.
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2023-07-29 21:00
Extinct script of Iranian origins decoded 70 years after its first discovery
TEHRAN - Researchers have deciphered parts of a so-called “Kushan script”, which is an extinct Eastern Iranian language used as the official language of the Kushan and the Hephthalite empires.