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2024-08-30 17:36
Tourism minister visits Sistan-Baluchestan province, praises its cultural significance
TEHRAN – Reza Salehi Amiri, Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, visited Sistan-Baluchestan province on Thursday, emphasizing its vital role in the cultural and historical identity of Iran.
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2024-08-27 18:40
Archaeological survey sheds new light on historical cave in northern Iran
TEHRAN - Recent archaeological excavations at Espahbod Khorshid, a historical cave in northern Iran, have revealed a significant Sassanian-era weapons workshop, along with evidence of metalworking and a seal bearing inscriptions in the ancient Pahlavi script, to name a few.
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2024-08-27 18:08
By Afshin Majlesi
Affordable adventures await in these six must-visit cities
TEHRAN - With a history stretching back over 6,000 years, Iran is one of the world’s most appealing destinations for budget-conscious travelers.
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2024-08-26 19:22
90 artifacts restored in Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari laboratories
TEHRAN - A total of 90 historical and cultural artifacts have been restored and preserved in special laboratories within Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari province since the beginning of this Iranian calendar year (March 20).
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2024-08-25 17:54
2,200-year-old Seleucid-era coffin to go on display in Lorestan
TEHRAN - A 2,200-year-old bronze coffin, believed to belong to a royal figure from the Seleucid era, is set to be displayed in Lorestan after 20 years, offering a unique glimpse into ancient Iranian history.
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2024-08-21 18:42
9,000-year-old skull returns home after 80 years
TEHRAN – Lorestan’s tourism chief has announced that a 9,000-year-old skull, along with 77 other ancient artifacts, have been returned to the western province for a loan exhibition after being housed at the National Museum of Iran for decades.
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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.
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2024-08-21 18:37
Rare Stone Age artifacts unearthed in Russia
TEHRAN – A team of Russian archaeologists has recently discovered unique Stone Age artifacts along the Serteyka River valley in the Smolensk Region.
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2024-08-19 18:01
Parthian/Sassanid site in southwest Iran enjoys preservation efforts
TEHRAN – A team of archaeologists has initiated a significant project to define and protect the boundaries of the ancient site of Dastva in southwest Iran.
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2024-08-19 18:00
180,000-year-old child tooth unearthed in Iranian cave
TEHRAN - Archaeologists have discovered a child’s tooth dating back 180,000 years in Qaleh Kord cave, situated in Qazvin, during the fifth season of archaeological excavations at the site.
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2024-08-18 18:12
Boundaries proposed for Qiz Qalasi for bolstered protection
TEHRAN – An archaeological team has conducted a field survey across Qiz Qalasi with the aim of defining and proposing legal boundaries to preserve the ancient site, which is situated in northern Iran.
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2024-08-18 18:11
Archaeologists urge creation of ‘anti-treasure hunting task force’
TEHRAN – A number of Iranian archaeologists have expressed their support for the establishment of an “anti-treasure hunting task force” aimed to preserve cultural heritage of the nation for future generations.
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2024-08-16 17:14
Yan Cheshmeh petroglyph site made national cultural heritage
TEHRAN - The ancient petroglyph site of Yan Cheshmeh, part of the historically significant Teymareh region, has been officially registered on Iran’s national list of cultural heritage.
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2024-08-13 18:16
12 earthen vessels from Ilkhanid era under restoration
TEHRAN – A selection of 12 Ilkhanid-era pottery vessels is currently undergoing restoration in Zanjan, a local official announced on Tuesday.
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2024-08-12 17:52
Archaeologists resume excavation at 4,000-year-old site in Mazandaran province
TEHRAN – An archaeological team has resumed excavation at Izgam-Dasht, a site with an estimated 4,000-year history in the western part of Mazandaran province, northern Iran.
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2024-08-11 18:14
Archaeologists probe ancient mysteries in Farahan Pian
TEHRAN - An archaeological survey is underway in Farahan Pian to investigate and identify Islamic-era elements in the ancient cultural region, which is situated in central Iran.
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2024-08-09 17:28
Teymareh petroglyphs, world’s ‘largest’ collection of rock art, at risk of disappearing
TEHRAN - In the heart of Iran lies Teymareh, a site of immense historical significance known for its vast collection of petroglyphs that date back thousands of years.
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2024-08-04 18:00
Tehran meeting to discuss Assyrian civilization
TEHRAN – The ancient civilization of the Assyrians and their influence in western Iran is set to be the focal point of a meeting that will be held in Tehran next week.
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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.
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2024-08-02 17:17
Excavation sheds new light on Mannai culture
TEHRAN – A recent archaeological work has shed new light on the Mannai civilization, which flourished in northwestern Iran in the 1st millennium BC.
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2024-07-31 18:09
Iron Age pottery fragments unearthed in central Iran
TEHRAN – An archaeological team has unearthed pottery fragments from the Iron Age during excavations in central Iran.
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2024-07-30 17:11
Archaeologists shed new light on Paleolithic site in western Iran
TEHRAN – A team of archaeologists has conducted a survey to document a vast prehistoric site in western Iran.
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2024-07-28 17:14
Historical elements unearthed in Qazvin’s Safavid court
TEHRAN – Arrays of historical elements, estimated to date from the Safavid, Qajar, and Pahlavi eras, have recently been unearthed at the Dolatkhaneh of Qazvin, which was once a royal complex in the ancient Iranian city.
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2024-07-22 17:14
Ways to protect Teymareh petroglyphs discussed
TEHRAN – Experts on Sunday discussed strategies and methods for protecting the historical, cultural, and natural landscape of Teymareh, which is home to thousands of petroglyphs.
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2024-07-21 17:52
Discovery of a Neolithic site in Kermanshah
TEHRAN – Digging archaeological trenches around Genil hill in Harsin county of Kermanshah province, have led to the identification of a site from the Neolithic period.
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2024-07-20 17:58
‘Gateway of Slaves’ undergoes restoration after a decade
TEHRAN - After a ten-year hiatus, a restoration project has commenced on Dahana-ye Gholaman, which contains various ruins of an ancient town rich in Achaemenid heritage.
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2024-07-17 18:02
Systematic archaeological survey begins at Paleolithic site in western Iran
TEHRAN – Kermanshah’s cultural heritage department has commenced a systematic archaeological survey to determine the boundaries and propose a preservation area for a vast open-air Paleolithic site that is located in the western Iranian province.
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2024-07-16 18:58
Excavations begin at Digvar Tepe after ancient structure found
TEHRAN - Excavations have begun at Digvar Tepe in Ardabil province’s Germi following the discovery of an ancient brick structure during illegal digging, a local official announced.
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2024-07-08 17:45
Excavations resume at ancient Viranshahr
TEHRAN - The sixth season of archaeological excavations at the ancient site of Viranshahr, northeast Iran, has resumed, promising to shed new light on the region’s rich history.
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2024-07-07 17:49
Mahabad Paleolithic sites undergo field survey
TEHRAN – An archaeological survey of Paleolithic sites has begun in northern Mahabad, aiming to uncover and study the earliest traces of human habitation in the area.