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2024-10-14 17:07
Concerns raised over subway construction near Hafez’s tomb in Shiraz
TEHRAN - Recent reports of a subway tunnel being constructed near the tomb of Persian poet Hafez in Shiraz have sparked concern among cultural heritage enthusiasts and experts, who fear the project could pose a threat to the historical site.
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2024-08-13 17:55
Tehran festival delves into Arbaeen heritage among nations
TEHRAN – The first international event dedicated to Arbaeen heritage took place in Tehran, bringing together scholars, researchers, and experts to explore the cultural and historical significance of the religious occasion which marks the culmination of 40 days of mourning for Imam Hussain (AS), the third Shia Imam.
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2024-07-06 18:11
Arash the Archer symbol of bravery and peace, RICHT director says
TEHRAN – The director of Iran’s Research Institute of Cultural Heritage and Tourism has emphasized the deep roots of the ancient festival of Tirgan in Iranian culture, stating that Arash the Archer symbolizes both peace and bravery.
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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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2024-02-16 18:41
Tepe Ozbaki, Caravanserai of Yengi Imam, still hidden gems near Tehran
TEHRAN – Mostafa Dehpahlavan, the head of the Research Institute of Cultural Heritage and Tourism, has underscored the tourism significance of two historical sites in Alborz province, Tepe Ozbaki, and the Caravanserai of Yengi Imam.
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2023-12-24 16:53
Expert calls for archaeologists’ involvement in schools to raise awareness of cultural heritage
TEHRAN - Mostafa Dehpahlavan, who presides over Iran’s Research Institute of Cultural Heritage & Tourism, has called for collaborative efforts to integrate cultural heritage treasures into the school curriculum.
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2023-10-14 18:20
9,000-year-old site near Tehran: top archaeologist urges preliminary work for possible UNESCO label
TEHRAN–A senior Iranian archaeologist has underlined the need for conducting preliminary work aimed to pave the way for possible registration of Tepe Ozbaki, a 9,000-year-old site, situated some 80 km from Tehran.
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2023-04-23 17:26
Qara Tepe: an ancient cemetery shrouded in mystery
TEHRAN – Over the past couple of years, teams of cultural heritage experts headed by archaeologist Mostafa Dehpahlavan have uncovered a wealth of information about an ancient cemetery, which is situated in the Segzabad region of Qazvin province, west-central Iran.
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2023-04-04 19:18
Archaeologist elaborates on Iron Age burial chambers
TEHRAN - Mostafa Dehpahlavan, an Iranian archaeologist who is credited with having found a wide variety of Iron Age burial chambers, has recently elaborated on discoveries his team made in Tepe Sagz Abad of Qazvin province.
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2021-09-17 19:30
Archaeologically-rich cemetery in southwest Iran preparing to host visitors
TEHRAN – The first phase of rehabilitation work has been finished on Shoghab cemetery in southwest Iran aimed to prepare the archaeologically-rich site for public visits.