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2025-11-08 16:26
Revival of Cheshmeh-Ali site a national will, deputy minister says
TEHRAN-- Revival of Cheshmeh-Ali site is not just a local demand, but rather a national will of the Iranian people to preserve the historical identity of Rey, southern Tehran, said Deputy Cultural Heritage Minister Ali Darabi.
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2025-08-30 16:11
Echoes of the Past: Millennia-old painted pottery vessel
The pictured vessel is a masterful example of the celebrated Cheshmeh Ali ware tradition, dating to the Transitional Chalcolithic period, approximately 5200-4800 BC.
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2024-12-09 18:03
Sassanid site in Rey, southern Tehran, secured with walls
TEHRAN - The Tepe Mil archaeological site in Rey, southern Tehran, has recently been enclosed with protective walls, a significant step in preserving this key Sassanid-era site.
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2024-11-12 17:26
Archaeologists unearth ancient skeleton at Cheshmeh-Ali mound in southern Tehran
TEHRAN - Archaeologists have discovered an ancient burial containing a skeleton during excavations at the 7,000-year-old Cheshmeh-Ali mound in Rey, southern Tehran.
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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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2024-07-02 18:19
New funds to help protect Rey’s cultural heritage
TEHRAN - The ancient city of Rey, which is now part of the Iranian capital, has received a boost in funding aimed at preserving its cultural and historical landmarks.
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2023-11-20 17:31
Discover the wonders of Damghan: from caravanserais to mosques and forts
TEHRAN - Abundant with remnants of the past caravanserais, strongholds, brick towers, edifices, and places of worship, Damghan can hardly be overlooked by a cultural tourist.
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2023-04-05 18:36
Noruz holidays: 1,100 sightseers visit Shahr-e Rey on package tours
TEHRAN – More than 1,100 travelers visited Shahr-e on package tours of the ancient city during the two-week Noruz holidays officially started on March 21.
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2022-12-27 22:00
Making Rey a tourism hub by connecting its attractions
TEHRAN – The ancient city of Rey, southern Tehran, could be developed into a tourism hub through the integration of its tourism attractions, a member of the Iranian parliament has said.