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2024-03-13 17:07
Ancient Hegmataneh cleaned by volunteers
TEHRAN - On Tuesday, tens of nature enthusiasts and cultural heritage advocates joined forces to clean up the revered historical site of Hegmataneh, which is situated in modern Hamedan, west-central Iran.
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2024-03-12 15:50
Khorasan’s Great Museum to showcase treasured ancient coins
TEHRAN – A captivating historical coin exhibition is planned to open doors at the prestigious Great Museum of Khorasan in the course of the upcoming Persian New Year’s holidays, Nowruz.
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2024-03-06 17:59
Museum of ancient salt men reopens after restoration
TEHRAN - The Archaeology Museum of Zanjan, famously known as the salt men museum for its collection of ancient mummies discovered in an ancient salt mine, has reopened its doors to visitors following a comprehensive two-month restoration project.
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2024-03-05 17:14
Modern Iran home to 19,000 archaeological hills, tourism minister says
TEHRAN – Iran’s tourism minister, addressing the 21st Symposium of Iranian Archaeology held at the National Museum of Iran, underscored the nation's rich cultural heritage, citing approximately 19,000 historical hills that are scattered across the country.
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2024-03-02 18:13
Human traces dating back 14,000 years discovered in southern Iran
TEHRAN – A team of archaeologists has found human traces in recent excavations they conducted at the rock shelters of Pir-Quch in southern Iran.
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2024-03-01 21:25
3,700-year-old lipstick unearthed in Iran could be oldest ever found
TEHRAN - A fascinating discovery in Iran has unveiled what scientists believe to be a Bronze Age lipstick, possibly the oldest ever found, shedding light on the ancient art of cosmetic adornment dating back to the second millennium BC.
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2024-02-27 18:03
Preserving regional languages helps fortify standard Persian, linguist says
TEHRAN – “Translation of paramount Persian books to regional languages serves as a testament to the fact that linguistic justice is not a threat but also works in favor of fostering the standard Persian language,” an Iranian linguist has said.
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2024-02-25 17:44
National Museum to host symposium on Iranian archaeology
TEHRAN – The 21st Symposium of the Iranian Archaeology is scheduled to be held at the National Museum of Iran from March 4 to 6, gathering a host of renowned archaeologists, related officials, and enthusiasts of the field.
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2024-02-23 17:22
A rediscovered marvel: Parthian Battery
TEHRAN - Among the myriad of remarkable discoveries throughout history, electricity stands as one of the most groundbreaking. However, evidence suggests that the utilization of electricity may be traced back even further than commonly believed.
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2024-02-14 22:50
Mysterious mummies discovered by archaeologists in Chinese desert
Experts have narrowed down the origins of mysterious mummies found in the Chinese desert, and the results are quite surprising.
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2024-02-14 22:48
Valuable archaeological discoveries announced in Asir, Saudi Arabia
The Saudi Heritage Commission announced on Monday its most significant discovery in the archaeological site of Jurash in the southern Asir region.
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2024-02-04 17:34
Archaeologists to shed new light on Bronze Age site, southeast Iran
TEHRAN – A team of Iranian archaeologists has commenced salvage work and survey on Chegerdak, a Bronze Age site in southeast Iran.
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2024-01-30 17:51
National Museum of Iran honors Zohreh Rouhfar, distinguished professor of Islamic art
TEHRAN - Zohreh Rouhfar, a notable expert in Islamic art and archaeology, has received a heartfelt tribute, commemorating a lifetime of dedication to the field.
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2024-01-29 17:49
Seasoned archaeologist releases ‘Archaeology of Southeast Iran’
TEHRAN – The esteemed Iranian archaeologist, Seyyed Mansour Seyyed Sajjadi, has recently published a comprehensive book titled “Archaeology of Southeast Iran”.
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2024-01-29 17:44
Burial site, estimated to date from Ilkhanid era, unearthed in west-central Iran
TEHRAN – A team of archaeologists and cultural heritage experts has unearthed ancient ruins and remains of what they believe is related to a burial site most probably dating from the Ilkhanid era (1256-1335).
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2024-01-27 17:28
Iran to celebrate UNESCO recognition of Sadeh festival
TEHRAN – Iran’s Research Institute of Cultural Heritage and Tourism is set to hold an event, celebrating the UNESCO designation of the Sadeh festival as a shared heritage between the Islamic Republic and Tajikistan.
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2024-01-27 17:22
From pottery to burial practices: delving into the artistic legacy of Amlash civilization
TEHRAN – The Amlash civilization primarily flourished in what is known as Iran’s Gilan region, situated along the southwestern coast of the Caspian Sea.
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2024-01-26 17:17
Traces of early Paleolithic humans found near Tehran!
TEHRAN - The National Museum of Iran has revealed an exciting discovery in the south of Tehran - a collection of ancient stone tools dating back to the Paleolithic era.
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2024-01-21 17:20
Centuries-old graves discovered accidentally in northern Iran
TEHRAN – Some centuries-old graves have recently been discovered in the historical core of Rasht, the capital of Gilan province.
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2024-01-14 19:10
Newly-found inscribed brick may reveal Elamite water supply system in western Iran
TEHRAN - Iranian archaeologists in the Dehloran Valley have uncovered a brick inscribed with the Akkadian script, accompanied by intricately patterned bricks, potentially revealing a water supply system of the Elamites.
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2024-01-10 17:38
Tang-e Chogan: a peek into enigmatic legacy of Sassanids
TEHRAN – Deep within the heart of Iran lies the awe-inspiring site of Tang-e Chogan, a captivating testament to the grandeur of the Sassanid Empire (224–651).
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2024-01-03 17:47
By Afshin Majlesi
From preservation to prosperity: CEO unveils Isfahan’s restoration strategy
ISFAHAN - Mohammad-Ali Izadkhasti, the CEO of Isfahan’s Urban Revitalization Organization, recently spoke to the Tehran Times about the organization’s commitment to reviving Isfahan’s rich historical fabric.
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2024-01-01 17:34
Persepolis still harbors numerous mysteries, documentarist says
TEHRAN - Iranian filmmaker Pejman Mazaheripur, whose new documentary on Persepolis was screened at the Cinema Museum of Iran on Sunday evening, says the majestic UNESCO-registered site still harbors numerous unrevealed mysteries.
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2023-12-31 17:52
Unearthing history: archaeologists discover remnants of ‘mosque’ at Persepolis
TEHRAN - In the latest archaeological endeavors at the historic site of the UNESCO-designated Persepolis, remnants of a “mosque” dating back to the early Islamic era have been unearthed on the western side of the Apadana palace.
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2023-12-30 17:45
Individuals in Kerman donate dozens of historical artifacts to cultural heritage museums
TEHRAN - In a heartwarming display of support for their cultural heritage, several people of Kerman generously contributed 281 historical and cultural items to the local unit safeguarding the province’s heritage.
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2023-12-30 17:32
By Afshin Majlesi
Reviving heritage: Isfahan’s alleyway transformed from dust to magnificence
ISFAHAN - As the sun sets over Isfahan’s horizon, casting a golden hue upon the newly revived passageway, one cannot help but feel a sense of awe and gratitude for breathing new life into a forgotten slice of history at the heart of this timeless city.
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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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2023-12-24 16:48
Persian Achaemenid ruins among Gaza treasures ‘mostly destroyed’ by Israeli invasion
TEHRAN - A new report suggests that a site containing Persian Achaemenid ruins, among other archaeological discoveries dating back to the Iron Age, Roman, and Hellenistic eras, has been seriously harmed by Israeli actions in Gaza.
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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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2023-12-22 17:11
UNESCO-listed Salasel castle undergoes restoration
TEHRAN - Restoration work has commenced on the UNESCO-listed Salasel castle, a significant element within the Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System situated in the southwestern Iranian city.