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Nahavand ancient fortress to be revived in major restoration effort
TEHRAN – The ancient fortress of Nahavand, also known as the Yazdegerd Citadel, is set to undergo restoration as part of a significant cultural heritage initiative in west-central Iran.
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2025-10-10 17:14
Fars province is the showcase of Iran’s culture and art: minister
TEHRAN — The Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts on Thursday described Fars province as the showcase of Iranian culture and art, highlighting its deep historical and civilizational significance.
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2025-10-10 17:09
‘Tehran rainbow of Iranian ethnicities, symbol of national unity’
TEHRAN — Tehran, as a symbol of cultural diversity, and national identity, holds immense potential to become one of Iran’s top cultural tourism destinations, Governor-General of Tehran said on Thursday during a visit to the historical Si-e Tir Street.
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2025-10-06 18:15
Nablus Governorate’s archaeological sites face Israeli expropriation plans
TEHRAN - In a move described by critics as a systematic effort to confiscate Palestinian heritage, the Israeli government has unilaterally declared 63 archaeological sites in the occupied West Bank as "Israeli historical and archaeological sites."
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2025-10-06 18:11
Iraq's tourism revenues jump 25% to $5.7 billion
TEHRAN – Iraq’s tourism revenues rose 25% to $5.7 billion in 2024, up from $4.6 billion the previous year, driven by a surge in religious tourism and cultural heritage visits.
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2025-10-05 17:36
Burnt City, a symbol of peaceful coexistence in ancient Iran
TEHRAN - An Iranian archaeologist has said that the UNESCO-registered Burnt City is one of the most prominent archaeological sites in Iran, reflecting one of the earliest urban societies in the history of human civilization.
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2025-09-27 10:05
Intl. scholars urge action as Gaza, West Bank archaeological collections face unprecedented loss
TEHRAN - A group of prominent Israeli and international archaeologists, researchers, and museum curators has issued a stark open letter condemning the widespread destruction of cultural heritage in Gaza and the West Bank, accusing the Israeli government and military of violating international law and engaging in a policy of “annihilation.”
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2025-09-26 17:35
University of Tokyo releases digital archive of rare Taq-e Bostan photographs
TEHRAN - The University Museum of the University of Tokyo has unveiled a significant digital database featuring photographs from its 1965 archaeological expedition to Taq-e Bostan, a renowned Sasanian-era site in western Iran.
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2025-09-24 17:41
Archaeologists uncover early Elamite burial near Persepolis in southern Iran
TEHRAN - Archaeologists have discovered evidence of an early Elamite jar burial and traces of kiln waste at Tol-e Roubahi Kenareh, less than two km south of the UNESCO World Heritage site of Persepolis in southern Iran.
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2025-09-21 17:10
Met Museum’s tiny clay figurine reveals ancient origins of the mighty Hyrcanian tiger
TEHRAN - A seemingly unremarkable clay fragment, housed for decades in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s collections, has been identified as a landmark archaeological discovery. New research confirms the artifact is one of the oldest known depictions of a tiger, reshaping the history of the animal’s role in Iranian art and culture.
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2025-09-19 17:00
Elymaean, Sassanid artefacts seized in Yasuj
TEHRAN – A number of historical objects dating back to the Elymaean and Sassanid periods have been seized in Yasuj, the head of the Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Department of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad province said on Wednesday.
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2025-09-15 16:32
Iran heritage official responds to concerns over orchestra concert at Persepolis
TEHRAN – An Iranian heritage official said on Monday that a permanent, safe venue will be designated for cultural events at Persepolis after a concert by the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra at the ancient site sparked concern among cultural heritage advocates and archaeologists.
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2025-09-14 17:28
Iranian scholars link Bishapur palace motif to global symbols
TEHRAN – Archaeologists in Iran say a decorative motif known as Gardoun-e Mehr (literary “Mithra Wheel”) or cross-like pattern, carved in plasterwork at an ancient royal palace of Bishapur in Fars province, influenced artistic and architectural designs across the world.
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2025-09-12 16:55
Rock carving of Sassanid ‘nobleman’ discovered in southern Iran
TEHRAN - A Sassanid-era rock carving estimated to be more than 1,500 years old has been discovered on the cliffs of Marvdasht in southern Iran’s Fars province, an Iranian historian said on Thursday.
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2025-09-03 17:11
Commemorative stamp unveiled to mark Khorramabad’s UNESCO World Heritage inscription
KHORRAMABAD — In a landmark celebration of Iran’s deep prehistory, a commemorative stamp honoring the Prehistoric Sites of the Khorramabad Valley has officially been unveiled at Falak-ol-Aflak Castle.
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2025-09-02 16:54
Damghan’s historic fortifications undergo restoration
TEHRAN – A new phase of restoration has been commenced on the historic walls and towers of Damghan, a city in Semnan province known for its ancient fortifications and cultural heritage, an official said on Sunday.
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2025-09-02 16:40
Effort underway to safeguard Persepolis from ongoing erosion
TEHRAN – Iran is finalizing a comprehensive management and conservation plan for Persepolis, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Fars province, amid growing concerns from experts about erosion of its ancient stone reliefs, the site’s director said.
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2025-09-01 15:22
Beijing exhibit features 7,000 years of Iranian civilization in digital format
TEHRAN – Iran’s National Museum is showcasing 7,000 years of civilization in digital format at a new exhibition in Beijing that brings together cultural relics from member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).
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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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2025-08-29 17:01
Iran to host debut tourism expo focused on children and teens
TEHRAN – Iran will host its first festival and exhibition on children and youth tourism in Tehran from Sept. 29 to Oct. 3, a senior official said on Wednesday.
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2025-08-27 17:33
Geophysical scans reveal widespread ancient metallurgy in Iran’s Masouleh
TEHRAN - New evidence points to a sophisticated history of iron production intertwined with pastoral life in the renowned cultural landscape.
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2025-08-25 18:00
18th-century Vakil Mosque undergoes restoration in Shiraz
TEHRAN – The historic Vakil Mosque, part of an 18th-century ensemble in downtown Shiraz, has undergone restoration, a provincial official said.
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2025-08-25 17:57
‘World’s smallest’ ancient inscription discovered in southern Iran
TEHRAN – An Iranian historian has announced the discovery of what he says is the “world’s smallest known ancient inscription”, a 1,600-year-old text carved on a rock wall in Marvdasht, Fars province, dating to the late Sassanid period.
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2025-08-24 16:42
‘Oldest handicrafts’ traced to Lorestan, local official says
TEHRAN – Iran’s oldest known handicrafts have been traced to its Lorestan province, according to a local official.
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2025-08-23 15:18
Gilan’s tourism potential could rival oil revenues, minister says
TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts said on Saturday that the northern province of Gilan has the capacity to generate revenues on par with oil if investment in tourism infrastructure is prioritized.
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2025-08-22 14:25
Archaeologists uncover lusterware fragments, Islamic-era ruins in Isfahan excavation
TEHRAN – Archaeologists in Iran have recently unearthed fragments of Persian lusterware ceramics, historical coins, and remnants of Islamic-era architecture during the second phase of excavations at Kamar-Zarrin passage in Isfahan, a local official said on Thursday.
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2025-08-20 17:51
6,000-year-old fishing village reveals ancient maritime diet and fishing technology in Iran’s Makran
TEHRAN - Archaeologists working at the Koupal site in Dashtyari county, southeast Iran, have uncovered remarkable evidence of a 6,000-year-old fishing settlement, providing detailed insights into ancient maritime subsistence strategies.
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2025-08-19 16:57
Archaeological survey launched to protect Surt in northern Iran
TEHRAN – A team of archaeologists has begun a survey to determine the boundaries and propose a protective buffer zone for the ancient site of Surt in Mazandaran province, northern Iran, officials said on Monday.
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2025-08-18 17:34
Iran police seize 11 ancient Parthian coins in Khorramabad
TEHRAN – Iranian police have seized 11 historical coins believed to date back to the Parthian era in Khorramabad, the capital of western Lorestan province.
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2025-08-18 17:23
Echoes of the Past: Stucco plaque of Sasanian lady
The pictured Sassanid-era stucco plaque set within a central square depicts the bust of a smiling woman—likely a Sasanian princess, suggested by her ornate adornments. Unearthed at Tepe Hessar in Damghan, modern-day Semnan province, it dates to the late 6th or early 7th century CE.