Achaemenid

2025-02-18 08:42

Discover Dokkan-e Daud: an ancient marvel in western Iran

TEHRAN - Nestled in the rugged landscapes of Kermanshah province in western Iran, Dokkan-e Daud (English: David's Store) is an enigmatic and historically rich site that beckons history enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike. Situated near Sarpol-e Zahab, this late Achaemenid rock site is both a tomb and a relief, offering a glimpse into Iran’s ancient past and its evolving artistic and cultural influences.

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.

2025-01-04 17:41

Redesign of Persepolis Museum underway

TEHRAN - The head of the Persepolis Museum has announced the initiation of a redesign project aimed at transforming the entire space of the palace attributed to Xerxes I, situated within the UNESCO-registered Persepolis, into a fully functional museum.

2024-12-25 18:04

Iran plans new tourist pathway linking Persepolis, Naqsh-e Rostam, and Naqsh-e Rajab

TEHRAN - The Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Directorate of Fars province has announced the design of a new 6-kilometer tourist pathway connecting three of Iran’s most iconic archaeological sites: Persepolis, Naqsh-e Rostam, and Naqsh-e Rajab.

2024-12-11 17:36

Toreutics: a glimpse into art of metalworking in Iran

TEHRAN - Toreutics, the intricate art of decorative metalworking, holds a revered place in Iranian handicrafts and artistic heritage.

2024-12-07 17:04

Earthquake in Khuzestan: emergency inspection conducted at Shushtar World Heritage site

TEHRAN - Following a series of earthquakes including a 5.6-magnitude one that struck Khuzestan early Thursday morning, emergency inspections were carried out at Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

2024-12-07 16:46

‘Glory of Ancient Persia’, an exhibition of top Iranian artifacts, opens in Urumqi

TEHRAN - The “Glory of Ancient Persia”, which is a loan exhibition of Iranian artifacts, officially opened at the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Museum in Urumqi on Friday.

2024-11-25 18:16

Restoration of UNESCO-listed Ganjali Khan caravanserai in Kerman begins

TEHRAN - The restoration and revitalization of the historic Ganjali Khan caravanserai in Kerman, southern Iran, have officially commenced, marking a significant effort to preserve the UNESCO-listed site.

2024-11-11 17:00

No land subsidence detected around tomb of Cyrus the Great, official says

TEHRAN - Mohammad Nasiri-Haqiqat, director of the UNESCO World Heritage site of Pasargadae, has assured the public that no signs of land subsidence have been detected around the tomb of Cyrus the Great.

2024-11-10 18:28

Unveiling Elam: The Dawn of Iranian Civilization at Persepolis

SHIRAZ - The National Museum of Iran inaugurated the exhibition “Elam: The Dawn of Iranian Civilization” at the Persepolis Museum on November 6.

2024-10-15 17:11

Naqsh-e Rostam: limited excavation permit issued to address water penetration

TEHRAN - The head of the Research Institute of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts has announced the issuance of a limited excavation permit for the ancient site of Naqsh-e Rostam.

2024-10-13 15:46

Standards in Iran date back to Achaemenid era: expert

TEHRAN – The concept of standards has been present in Iran since ancient times, dating back to the Achaemenid era, Ali Jalali, the former secretary and board member of the Iranian Scientific Standard Association, and an official standards expert, has said.

2024-10-11 17:12

Museum chief sheds light on showcased Achaemenid tablets recently repatriated from U.S.

TEHRAN - Jebrael Nokandeh, director of the National Museum of Iran, has provided detailed insights into the 30 recently repatriated Achaemenid tablets currently on display at the prestigious museum.

2024-10-08 17:33

President unveils Achaemenid clay tablets recently returned from U.S.

TEHRAN – On Tuesday, President Masoud Pezeshkian, accompanied by his Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts unveiled 30 Achaemenid clay tablets at the National Museum of Iran in downtown Tehran.

2024-10-07 17:09

Archaeological discovery in Shiraz may rewrite city’s history

TEHRAN - A new archaeological discovery beneath a local park in Shiraz, the capital of Fars province in southern Iran, may push back the historical timeline of the ancient city by several thousand years.

2024-10-04 17:41

Iran’s leading tourism cities sign cooperation agreement

TEHRAN - In a significant step toward promoting tourism in Iran, the mayors of Yazd, Isfahan, and Shiraz have signed a trilateral cooperation agreement titled the “Golden Triangle of Iran's Tourism.”

2024-10-02 17:38

Recently recovered Achaemenid cablets to go on view at National Museum

TEHRAN – Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Minister Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri announced that a collection of Achaemenid-era clay tablets, recently returned from the United States, will soon be unveiled at the National Museum in Tehran.

2024-09-27 17:59

Souvenir of New York: 1100 Achaemenid clay tablets returned home

TEHRAN – On Thursday, 1100 Achaemenid-era clay tablets were returned to Iran from the United States, marking the sixth batch of such historical artifacts brought back to the ancient country.

2024-08-30 17:32

Moisture threatens rock-hewn tomb of Artaxerxes III in Persepolis

TEHRAN – The rock-carved tomb of Artaxerxes III, located within the UNESCO World Heritage site of Persepolis, is facing a serious threat due to water damage, according to cultural heritage activist Siavash Arya.

2024-08-28 17:51

Ancient rock-cut tomb to undergo restoration after years of vandalism

TEHRAN - The Sun Rostam rock-cut tomb, located south of Iran’s Kermanshah, is set to undergo restoration after suffering years of vandalism.

2024-08-27 18:20

Persepolis threatened by groundwater over-extraction, environmental official says

TEHRAN - A senior environmental official in Fars province has said excessive drilling of wells and the over-extraction of groundwater has led to land subsidence around the UNESCO-listed Persepolis.

2024-08-21 18:42

Drainage system planned to protect Naqsh-e Rostam from landslide

TEHRAN – On Wednesday, the tourism chief of Fars province stated that excavations are ongoing at Naqsh-e Rostam to address the issues of landslide and subsidence, adding that the site’s drainage system will be put out to tender.

Defeat of Croesus, the last king of Lydia (reigned c. 560–546), at the Battle of Thymbra, 546 BC

2024-08-14 18:04

Persian conquest of Lydia: remains of Achaemenid soldiers unearthed in western Türkiye

TEHRAN - Recent archaeological discoveries in the ancient Lydian city of Sardis, located in the western Manisa province of Türkiye, have unearthed human remains believed to be linked to a significant historical event: Persian conquest of Lydia.

Persian darics were gold coins minted by the Persian Empire and feature the image of a crouched archer. (Image credit: Notion Archaeological Project, University of Michigan)

2024-08-03 18:38

Gold coins, believed to be minted in ancient Persia, discovered in Turkey

TEHRAN - Archaeologists in Turkey have unearthed a pot of buried treasure filled with ancient gold coins, believed to be minted in the Persian Empire.

The Gate of All Nations in the UNESCO-designated Persepolis, Marvdasht plain, southern Iran.

2024-08-03 18:22

Geological expert highlights threats to Achaemenid structures beyond land subsidence

TEHRAN – The head of the Hydrogeology Department at the Geological Survey and Mineral Exploration of Iran has raised concerns about the dual threats facing the prehistorical Achaemenid structures located in the Marvdasht plain, including Persepolis and Naqsh-e Rostam.

2024-08-02 17:08

Governor-general hails Hegmataneh UNESCO listing as a milestone for tourism

TEHRAN – Hamedan province’s Governor-General, Alireza Qasemi-Farzad, has praised the UNESCO World Heritage designation of Hegmataneh as a significant milestone in the province’s history and tourism sector.

Iran's Hegmataneh added to UNESCO World Heritage list

2024-07-27 18:14

Iran's Ecbatana added to UNESCO World Heritage list

TEHRAN – Ecbatana, a treasured ancient city of Iran known for its profound historical and cultural significance, has been officially inscribed on the World Heritage List by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

‘Gateway of Slaves’ undergoes restoration after a decade

2024-07-20 17:58

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