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2025-02-18 08:42
Discover Dokkan-e Daud: an ancient marvel in western Iran
TEHRAN - Nestled in the rugged landscapes of Kermanshah province in western Iran, Dokkan-e Daud (English: David's Store) is an enigmatic and historically rich site that beckons history enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike. Situated near Sarpol-e Zahab, this late Achaemenid rock site is both a tomb and a relief, offering a glimpse into Iran’s ancient past and its evolving artistic and cultural influences.
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2025-02-05 17:24
Museum dedicated to Qajar-era diplomacy opens in Tehran
TEHRAN - A new museum dedicated to diplomatic relations during the Qajar era has been inaugurated at the UNESCO-listed Golestan Palace in downtown Tehran. Among the notable exhibits on display is a historical copy of the Treaty of Finckenstein, being shown to the public for the first time.
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2025-01-28 17:52
Sadeh: an ancient celebration of fire and light
TEHRAN - Every year on the tenth of Bahman (which this year falls on Jan. 29), Zoroastrians worldwide, along with some Iranians deeply interested in their ancient traditions, gather to celebrate Sadeh, one of the oldest and most captivating traditions from ancient Persia.
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2025-01-17 17:51
Iran takes legal action to seize historic coins sold at foreign auction
TEHRAN – Iran’s General Directorate of Museums has announced that it has initiated legal measures to stop the sale of two historic coins at a foreign auction house.
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2022-05-20 18:34
Croatian scholar Yasmin Dar writes travelogue of Iran
TEHRAN – Croatian scholar Yasmin Dar (Yasmina Mehic) has written her travelogue of Iran in a book entitled “On the Roads of Persia”.
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2022-04-09 18:50
U.S. exhibit explores bonds between ancient Iran, rival powers of the time
TEHRAN – An exhibition, featuring parts of ancient Iran’s history, has recently opened at the Getty Villa Museum in Los Angeles.