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2025-03-10 18:54
Excavation work starts on ruins of Valerian’s Palace in Bishapur
TEHRAN - A new phase of archaeological excavations has commenced on the ruins of Valerian’s Palace in the ancient city of Bishapur, located in Kazerun county of Fars province. The palace is believed to have once served as a residence for the captured Roman Emperor Valerian during the Sassanid era.
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2024-05-11 18:01
Excavations unearth ancient layers of history at Falak ol-Aflak hill
TEHRAN – A team of archaeologists has embarked on a groundbreaking excavation project at Falak ol-Aflak hill, the site of the famed Sassanid-era fortress in Lorestan province.
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2023-12-22 17:11
UNESCO-listed Salasel castle undergoes restoration
TEHRAN - Restoration work has commenced on the UNESCO-listed Salasel castle, a significant element within the Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System situated in the southwestern Iranian city.
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2023-11-26 17:43
Ivory Coast’s ambassador visits historical sites in central Iran
TEHRAN – Ivory Coast's ambassador to Tehran Tamakolo Ouattara has paid visits to some historical sites in Markazi province, located in the heart of Iran.
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2023-11-17 18:57
Top 12 ancient fortresses in Iran you must explore
TEHRAN - Since antiquity, mankind has assumed the need to fortify properties to survive in an ever-changing world of invasion and conquest. Commencing from simple earthworks and wooden walls, fortifications gradually evolved into complex, unconquerable imposing citadels.
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2023-11-11 17:12
Iran’s priorities for UNESCO listings unveiled
TEHRAN – Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Minister has implicitly unveiled the country’s top four candidates for possible UNESCO registrations.
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2023-10-29 17:11
Ruins of Izadkhast fortress undergoes restoration
TEHRAN–Restoration work has commenced on the ruins of Izadkhast fortress, which served as a strategic stronghold from the Sassanid era (224 CE–651) up to the early Islamic epoch.
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2023-10-20 17:59
‘Dragon-bodied’ fort in southern Iran dates from Sassanid era, first archaeological dig finds
TEHRAN – A recently finished archaeological excavation on the ruins of a massive fort is southern Iran reveals the monument was initially used in Sassanid era and later during the early Islamic epoch up to the late Qajar era.
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2023-09-12 18:35
By Afshin Majlesi
Conquering the past: a look into fortified architecture of ancient Iran
TEHRAN - Throughout human history, defensive fortresses have played a vital role in protecting communities and cities from attacks.
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2023-07-11 21:00
Manujan fortress undergoes restoration
TEHRAN – A fresh restoration work has commenced on the ruins of the Manujan fortress, which is located in an ancient town of the same name in Kerman province.
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2022-11-21 19:01
On a par with Bam cultural landscape, Oltan can be important tourist destination
TEHRAN – The ancient Oltan fortress, which is on a par with the UNESCO-designated Arg-e Bam and its Cultural Landscape, has the potential to be an “important destination” for foreign travelers, Ardabil’s tourism chief has said.
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2022-09-14 18:30
Permanent crafts show to run adjacent to Belqeys citadel
TEHRAN - Belqeys citadel, famed as the second-largest mud-brick fortress in Iran, is set to host a permanent handicrafts exhibition in the near future.
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2022-09-10 18:15
Truly ancient fort with great views
TEHRAN - After some two millennia, the ruins of Narin fortress still rise imposingly above the oasis town of Meybod in the heart of Iran.
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2022-07-16 19:00
Iran is hoping to win UNESCO recognition for Sassanid fortress
TEHRAN – Iran eyes UNESCO World Heritage tag for its Qale Falak-ol-Aflak, which is a Sassanid era (224–651) fortress located in Khorramabad, the capital of Lorestan province.
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2022-06-25 18:53
The valleys of Assassins, a drive back in time
TEHRAN – One of the most amazing parts of Iran’s Qazvin province, the valleys of Assassins were once the spine of Hasan-e Sabbah (1070–1124) and his followers as remnants of their history are everywhere, hiding in the ancient sight.
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2022-06-10 20:59
Spanish fort architecture inspired by Iranian caravansaries, Madrid envoy says
TEHRAN – Spain’s ambassador to Iran has said the architecture of Iranian caravansaries has influenced many fortresses constructed in his homeland.
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2022-01-21 16:45
Castle, traditional ice storage in Tehran being restored
TEHRAN – A historical castle and a traditional Yakhchal (mudbrick ice storage) in the city of Ahmadabad-e Mostofi, Tehran province, have undergone some rehabilitation works, a local tourism official has announced.
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2022-01-09 20:00
Historical castles, mansions in Isfahan made national heritage
TEHRAN –A total of 10 aging structures and historical properties, which are scattered across Isfahan province, have recently been inscribed on the national heritage list.
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2022/01/07
By Afshin Majlesi
10 incredible fortresses everyone should visit while in Iran
TEHRAN – A bridge between eastern and western parts of the world, Iran is home to countless ancient fortresses which draw the attention of thousands of sightseers and researchers each year.