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2024-11-15 17:19
Specialized tour at National Museum of Iran showcases Paleolithic heritage
TEHRAN - On Wednesday, the National Museum of Iran hosted a specialized tour of its Paleolithic galleries, led by Fereidoun Biglari, head of the Paleolithic Department and cultural deputy at the museum.
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2024-11-11 17:19
Loan exhibit of Islamic arts underway at Shiraz museum
TEHRAN - As part of the 3rd International Multimedia Festival of Cultural Heritage, the exhibition “Reflections of Islamic Art in Iran” was inaugurated at the Museum of the Holy Shrine of Shah Cheragh in Shiraz.
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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.
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2024-11-06 17:41
Bridging cultures: The significance of Chinese ceramics in Iran’s National Museum
TEHRAN - On Tuesday, a specialized meeting titled “Silk Road and Cultural Exchanges between Iran and China” was held alongside a joint exhibition between the Shanghai Museum and the Malek Library and National Museum.
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2024-10-25 17:48
National Museum of Iran to showcase rarely seen relics at Persepolis
TEHRAN - The National Museum of Iran will organize a special exhibition of rarely seen relics at the UNESCO-registered site of Persepolis, concurrent with the 3rd International Multimedia Festival of Cultural Heritage.
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2024-10-23 18:23
Exhibit on preservation and restoration of museum objects opens in Tehran
TEHRAN – A special exhibition showcasing preservation and restoration efforts for museum artifacts from across Iran was inaugurated today at the National Museum of Iran.
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2024-10-23 18:21
Spanish ambassador visits National Museum of Iran
TEHRAN – On Tuesday, the Spanish ambassador to Iran, Antonio Sánchez-Benedito, and his wife toured the National Museum of Iran.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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2024-09-17 18:04
Iran to stage ‘Glory of Ancient Persia’ exhibit at UNESCO-listed Persepolis
TEHRAN – Deputy Tourism Minister Ali Darabi has revealed plans to stage a prestigious exhibit titled ‘“Glory of Ancient Persia’“ at the UNESCO-registered site of Persepolis.
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2024-09-15 17:49
2,700-year-old metalworking workshop discovered in heart of Iran
TEHRAN - A 2,700-year-old metalworking workshop has recently been unearthed in Tepe Sialk during a reassessment project conducted on the archaeological site which is situated near Kashan, central Iran.
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2024-08-31 17:14
Reassessment project at Tepe Sialk enters third phase
TEHRAN – The third phase of a reassessment project has commenced at Tepe Sialk, a treasured ancient site situated near Kashan in Isfahan province.
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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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2024-08-19 18:01
National Museum hosts meeting on Muharram mourning symbols
TEHRAN - A specialized meeting was held on Sunday at the National Museum of Iran to commemorate the exhibition “Alam and Tuq: Symbols and Allegory of Muharram”.
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2024-07-31 17:59
Tehran street leads visitors to unique blend of religious harmony
TEHRAN - Si-e Tir, a cobblestone one-way street stretching northward, is renowned as a unique reflection of religious diversity in the bustling heart of the Iranian capital.
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2024-07-16 17:29
Special Exhibition at National Museum celebrates Muharram symbols
TEHRAN- The National Museum of Iran has unveiled the exhibition, “Alam and Tuq: Symbols and Allegory of Muharram,” in honor of the Imam Hussain (AS), the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), which was martyred on the tenth day of the lunar month in 680 CE.
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2024-06-14 18:26
‘Glory of Ancient Persia’ highly welcomed by visitors in Shanghai
TEHRAN - Following a highly successful run in Beijing, Iran’s prestigious loan exhibit “Glory of Ancient Persia” has now opened in Shanghai to widespread acclaim.
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2024-06-10 18:04
Enhanced safety measures for Tehran museums
TEHRAN - The tourism ministry and Tehran Municipality have inked a cooperation agreement aimed at better protecting the historical heritage of the Iranian capital.
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2024-05-18 18:28
Recovered Achaemenid tablets from U.S. unveiled at National Museum
TEHRAN - A significant section of Achaemenid tablets, lately recovered from the United States, was unveiled today at the National Museum of Iran.
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2024-05-06 19:07
Archaeological-rich Zel Cave to undergo excavation
TEHRAN – Zel Cave, an archaeological-rich place in central Iran, will undergo a 2nd authorized season of excavation in the near future.
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2024-04-27 18:16
Stone tools discovered in northern region of Persian Gulf
TEHRAN - The National Museum of Iran has announced the discovery of stone tools dating back hundreds of thousands of years in a region situated north of the Persian Gulf.
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2024-04-23 17:46
Lesser-known relics to be staged in provincial exhibitions
TEHRAN – Showcasing the lesser-known relics coming from Iran’s National Museum, ten provincial exhibitions are in progress to take place within the Cultural Heritage Week before this Persian month is out.
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2024-04-20 18:07
National Museum of Iran comparable with Louvre, tourism minister says
TEHRAN – On Saturday, Iran's Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Ezatollah Zarghami, addressed the issue of the modest ticket prices for museums across the country, comparing them to international standards.
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2024-04-16 18:09
Iran heritage sites draw 7m visitors in month
TEHRAN – As per records, more than seven million visitors have explored cultural heritage museums and historical landmarks across Iran, in 30 days covering Nowruz and Eid al-Fitr holidays.
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2024-04-07 17:27
Tehran attractions welcomed by 3 million visitors
TEHRAN - Ahmad Alavi, head of the Cultural Heritage Committee of Tehran City Council, has announced that over three million people visited Tehran’s tourist attractions during the Nowruz holidays.
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2024-03-12 15:50
“Ancient Iran: The Definitive Visual History” unveiled at National Museum
TEHRAN – On Sunday, the National Museum of Iran hosted the unveiling of a captivating new book titled “Ancient Iran: The Definitive Visual History”.
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2024-03-01 21:45
Visits to cultural heritage sites and museums reach 22 million
TEHRAN - Some 22 million visits to Iranian cultural heritage sites and museums have been registered during the first 11 months of the current Persian year, which began on March 21, 2023.
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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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2024-02-20 18:52
Rare Persian carpets on show at National Museum
TEHRAN – The National Museum of Iran is currently playing host to an exhibition showcasing a stunning array of rare and exquisite carpets from the 17th century onward.