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2024-12-18 16:49
By Afshin Majlesi
Yalda Night: a celebration of light and togetherness
Once again, Yalda Night is approaching as a celebration of warmth, love, and togetherness cherished by all devotees of the Persian culture.
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2024-12-17 18:33
By Afshin Majlesi
Windcatchers in Iran: a cooling marvel of ancient ingenuity
Imagine living in an oasis house during the scorching summer heat. It might sound unbearable, but thanks to the ingenuity of ancient engineers, towering windcatchers transformed these homes into havens of comfort!
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2024-12-17 18:01
Historical inscription deciphered in Yazd
TEHRAN - A historical inscription located the entrance of the Hosseinian House in Yazd has been fully deciphered as part of a local calligraphy workshop.
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2024-12-16 17:47
Chogha Golan: archaeologists shed new light on origins of village life in central Zagros region
TEHRAN - Chogha Golan, a Neolithic archaeological site located in the foothills of the Zagros Mountains in Ilam province, has yielded significant findings during the second season of excavations.
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2024-12-14 18:23
Seymareh: a gem of cultural heritage in western Iran
TEHRAN - Seymareh is a treasure trove of ancient cultures in Ilam province, western Iran.
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2024-12-13 17:09
Schoolboy discovers historical engraved brick in western Iran
TEHRAN - A schoolboy in Delfan county of Lorestan province, has accidentally discovered a piece of historical significance: an engraved brick believed to date back to an early historical period.
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2024-12-13 16:55
Tehran conference to spotlight new research on Sassanid Persia
TEHRAN – The Institute for Humanities and Cultural Studies in Tehran is set to host the conference titled “Sassanian Persia: Once Upon a Time” on December 18.
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2024-12-07 17:12
Sassanid-era Rayen fortress undergoes restoration
TEHRAN - A new phase of restoration has commenced on the historic Rayen fortress, one of the largest ancient mud-brick structures in the world, with origins tracing back to the Sassanid era.
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2024-12-07 16:54
Over 2,000 ancient seals unearthed in Iran’s Tapeh Tyalineh
TEHRAN - Archaeologists have uncovered over 2,000 ancient seal impressions, along with a vast collection of artifacts including pottery, stone tools, animal remains, counting objects, and over 100 animal figurines during the second season of excavations at Tapeh Tyalineh in Iran’s Kermanshah province.
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2024-11-30 17:47
Archaeologist calls for increased excavations of Neolithic sites in Kermanshah
TEHRAN - Hojjat Darabi, an archaeologist and faculty member at Razi University in Kermanshah, has called for intensified archaeological excavations in the Kermanshah region, emphasizing its unparalleled significance for understanding the Neolithic era.
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2024-11-25 18:05
Archaeologists confirm Sassanid temple significance previously discovered in northeast Iran
TEHRAN – Archaeologists have confirmed that a previously discovered site in Bazeh Hur, located approximately 70 km from Mashhad in Iran’s Khorasan Razavi province, is one of the largest and most significant Sassanid fire temples in northeastern Iran.
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2024-11-25 17:51
Uncovering secrets of ancient metallurgy in Masouleh region
TEHRAN - Experts believe that the Masouleh landscape in northern Iran is home to numerous metalworking sites, which reflect the region’s rich metal and iron resources and the extensive historical knowledge of its people. “The region transitioned from single-stage iron smelting furnaces to more complex four-stage furnace systems, demonstrating an evolution in smelting techniques over time.”
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2024-11-24 17:57
Archaeologists claim to identify site of historic Battle of al-Qadisiyyah using satellite images
TEHRAN - A team of archaeologists claims to have identified the location of the historic Battle of al-Qadisiyyah, fought in c. 636 CE between Iran’s Sasanian Empire and an invading Arab army in present-day Iraq.
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2024-11-24 17:49
Iranian and Chinese archaeologists collaborate on Masuleh highlands excavations
TEHRAN - A team of Iranian researchers and archaeologists, joined by Chinese fellows, has embarked on new excavations in the highlands of Masuleh to uncover the region’s rich metallurgical heritage.
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2024-11-24 17:43
Late Bronze Age discovery in southern Tehran may rewrite ancient Rey’s history
TEHRAN - Archaeologists have uncovered significant evidence of the Late Bronze Age (1900–1500 BC) during recent excavations at the ancient Rashkan fortress in Rey, marking the first discovery of its kind in the region, located south of Tehran.
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2024-11-22 16:58
Archaeological discoveries shed light on Abu Musa’s rich history
TEHRAN - Iranian archaeologist Mohammad Esmaeili-Jelodar has revealed fascinating insights from archaeological excavations conducted on Abu Musa, a strategic Iranian island in the Persian Gulf.
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2024-11-20 17:31
Tang-e Sulak: a harmony of cultural heritage and landscape
TEHRAN - Tang-e Sulak, also known as Sarvak, is where the history and nature tell a timeless tale in Kohgiluyeh-Boyerahmad province, southwest Iran.
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2024-11-19 17:33
Archaeologists uncover prehistoric relics in northern Iran
TEHRAN – A team of archaeologists has recently unearthed significant artifacts and architectural remains from prehistoric times in the Chahardangeh district of Sari, located in eastern part of Mazandaran province, northern Iran.
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2024-11-18 17:31
Archaeologists unearth clues to ancient city in northwest Iran
TEHRAN – An archaeological team from Tabriz Islamic Art University has recently uncovered evidence of a historical city in East Azarbaijan province, northwest Iran.
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2024-11-18 17:05
7,500-year-old relics unearthed in western Iran
TEHRAN - Archaeologists working at Qeshlaq Tappeh, a site partially submerged by the Talvar Dam in Iran’s western province of Kordestan, have uncovered cultural artifacts and remains dating back approximately 7,500 years.
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2024-11-13 18:01
Safavid-era mihrab discovered in Isfahan mosque
TEHRAN - In Isfahan, a significant discovery has been made during the restoration of the western prayer hall of the historical Sorkhi Mosque.
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2024-11-12 17:43
50 historical stucco reliefs of Seymareh to undergo restoration
TEHRAN - The tourism chief of Ilam province has announced a new initiative to document, clean, and reinforce 50 historical stucco reliefs previously discovered in the ancient city of Seymareh, located 100 kilometers south of Ilam.
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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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2024-11-11 17:15
Timurid edifice near UNESCO-listed Naqsh-e Jahan Square to undergo restoration
TEHRAN - Mohammad-Ali Izadkhasti, CEO of the Urban Revitalization Organization of Isfahan, has announced plans for an urgent restoration project on the “Timurid Hall” located within the ancient city.
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2024-10-29 08:10
Padeh: a village frozen in time
TEHRAN - Nestled on the northern edge of a barren desert, Padeh is a hidden gem in Semnan province that beckons history enthusiasts and adventurous travelers alike.
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2024-10-22 17:43
Tourism infrastructure development begins at Konar Sandal, a Bronze Age site in southern Iran
TEHRAN – Work to construct basic tourism infrastructure has begun at Konar Sandal, a Bronze-Age archaeological site located in the Jiroft region of Kerman province, southern Iran.
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2024-10-22 17:34
Conference on Iranian observatories and zijes held in Tehran
TEHRAN - A conference on the historical observatories and astronomical manuscripts known as zijes was held this evening at the main hall of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts.
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2024-10-22 17:29
Mil-e Ejdeha: off-the-beaten-path temple of Parthian era
TEHRAN - Mil-e Ejdeha, meaning “Dragon Tower”, is the ruin of a fire temple believed to date back to the Parthian period, also known as the Arsacid Empire (247 BC to 224 CE).
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2024-10-22 17:21
Archaeological discoveries shed light on ancient urban settlement in southeast Iran
TEHRAN - A recent archaeological survey in the Girdi region near the former course of the Helmand River has uncovered a range of artifacts, hinting at the presence of an urban settlement dating back to the mid-to-late Islamic period.
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2024-10-21 17:26
Isfahan’s ancient art of Ghalamzani gains international recognition
TEHRAN - The traditional art of Ghalamzani, the intricate craft of engraving beautiful designs on metals such as copper, brass, silver, and gold, has been recognized with an international Geographical Indication (GI). This prestigious recognition highlights Isfahan as the primary hub for this ancient craft.