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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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2024-12-20 23:45
Mist-clad mountains of Arasbaran: a gem for nature enthusiasts
TEHRAN - Stretched in northwest Iran, the often mist-clad mountains of Arasbaran beckon nature lovers with their otherworldly beauty and rich cultural history.
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2024-12-09 18:16
Bagh-e Jahan Nama: a site to experience tranquility and history
TEHRAN – Located in the ancient city of Shiraz, Bagh-e Jahan Nama beckons visitors with its serene allure, providing a tranquil haven for leisurely afternoons.
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2024-11-30 22:11
By Parviz Jamshidi
Israel will be remembered as a war criminal regime in history
TEHRAN - Following arrest warrants against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his sacked war minister Yoav Gallant for war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Gaza Strip, the name of Israel will be remembered as a war criminal regime in history.
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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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2024-08-16 21:09
Why America’s longest and most expensive war in history failed: analysis
TEHRAN - On the third anniversary of the U.S. exit from Afghanistan, three writers - Michael A. Cohen, a nonresident senior fellow at the Center for Strategic Studies at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University; Christopher Preble, also from the Fletcher School and senior fellow and director of the Stimson Center’s Reimagining U.S. Grand Strategy Program; and Monica Duffy Toft, an academic dean and professor of international politics at the Fletcher School and Director of its Center for Strategic Studies - analyzed the failure of the U.S. war against Taliban after 20 years.
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2024-08-14 18:04
Persian conquest of Lydia: remains of Achaemenid soldiers unearthed in western Türkiye
TEHRAN - Recent archaeological discoveries in the ancient Lydian city of Sardis, located in the western Manisa province of Türkiye, have unearthed human remains believed to be linked to a significant historical event: Persian conquest of Lydia.
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2024-08-05 17:54
Grand Bazaar of Kashan: a journey through history and culture
TEHRAN – With its labyrinthine alleys, vernacular architecture, and vibrant atmosphere, the Grand Bazaar of Kashan is not just a shopping destination but a living testament to centuries of Persian heritage.
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2024-07-30 17:11
Archaeologists shed new light on Paleolithic site in western Iran
TEHRAN – A team of archaeologists has conducted a survey to document a vast prehistoric site in western Iran.
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2024-06-12 17:33
Qazvin’s rich heritage to be highlighted in national conference
TEHRAN – The ancient city of Qazvin, which was the capital of Persia for over forty years (1555–1598), will be hosting a national conference to highlight its rich cultural heritage.
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2024-05-29 08:05
By Afshin Majlesi
Khiva set to dazzle as tourism capital of the Islamic world
UZBEKISTAN, Khiva - Here in Khiva, meticulous preparations are underway as the ancient city readies itself to host the 12th session of the Islamic Conference of Tourism Ministers (ICTM) from May 31 to June 2.
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2024-05-11 18:08
Ultan Qalasi: salvage work unveils ancient burial site in Ardabil province
TEHRAN - In a race against time to preserve archaeological heritage, an emergency excavation has unearthed a burial site at Ultan Qalasi in Ardabil province, revealing artifacts dating back to the Iron Age.
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2024-04-13 17:55
By Afshin Majlesi
A peek into nomadic footsteps
TEHRAN – For millennia, the migration of Iranian tribes alongside their livestock in search of fresh grazing pastures remains an exemplar of coexistence with nature.
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2024-03-17 22:23
By Mona Hojat Ansari
A brief history
TEHRAN- With the war in Gaza becoming front and center around the world, many are now questioning the geography of the coastal strip, its history, and how Hamas came to power in this region. In this report, we intend to review the historical developments in Gaza in recent centuries, especially after the Zionist attack on Palestine.
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2024-03-08 16:43
By Afshin Majlesi
Beyond dust and dirt: spring-cleaning and the art of purification
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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.
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2023-11-18 22:21
Iranian archeologists hail find of relics built more than 5500 years ago
TEHRAN – Archaeologists have unearthed some treasured ruins estimated to date from 4400 BC to 3500 BC.
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2023-11-07 17:27
History of Burnt City goes down 300 years earlier than previously thought
TEHRAN - The earliest period of human settlement in the UNESCO-designated Burnt City might have occurred in about 3500 BC, more than 300 years before what was previously thought, an Iranian archaeologist has said.
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2023-11-01 18:04
Field research investigates early evidence of perfume-making in heart of Iran
TEHRAN – Research commissioned by the Iranian Institute of Anthropology and Culture is investigating history, resources, know-how, and early evidence of perfume-making around the Zagros mountain range in the heart of the Iranian Plateau.
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2023-10-29 17:20
Maritime Silk Road: Discover East Asian inscription with Persian words
TEHRAN – The Galle Trilingual Inscription is a stone tablet that bears an inscription in three languages, Chinese, Tamil, and Persian.
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2023-10-20 17:55
Iran’s Kandovan is listed among world’s best tourism villages
TEHRAN – Iran’s Kandovan village has found its way into the list of 54 best tourism villages announced by the World Tourism Organization on Thursday.
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2023-10-14 18:24
History of carpet weaving in Tehran dates 3500 years, expert says
TEHRAN – A cultural heritage researcher and expert has said the origins of carpet weaving in Tehran date from 3500 years ago.
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2023-10-11 18:18
Ilam laboratory restores coins from different eras
TEHRAN – A cultural heritage laboratory in Ilam province has finished the restoration of 200 coins minted in different historical eras across Iran.
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2023-10-11 18:00
Xerxes the Great’s rock-cut tomb under threat from climate change
TEHRAN - The rock-cut tomb of Xerxes I (l. 519-465, r. 486-465 BC), also known as Xerxes the Great, is under threat from land subsidence triggered by the climate change which is likely to speed decay, a cultural heritage expert said on Tuesday.
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2023-10-07 18:18
Iran considers renewing tourism ties with Egypt after four-decade rift
TEHRAN - Iran's Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Ezzatollah Zarghami has said that the Islamic Republic is considering restoring tourism ties with Egypt.
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2023-10-06 17:36
Iranian, Russian restorers to share expertise at Tehran conference
TEHRAN—Several restorers and cultural heritage experts from Iran and Russia have been invited to bring together in-house expertise at a binational conference to be held in downtown Tehran.
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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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2023-09-10 18:28
Unearthing mysteries of the Bronze Age: archaeologists explore Kordestan region
TEHRAN - Archaeologists have commenced a new excavation season on an ancient cemetery in the Saqqez region of Kordestan province, western Iran.
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2023-09-09 18:32
Archaeologists discover Parthian monument in northeast Iran
TEHRAN - Archaeologists in Iran revealed that they discovered the ruins of an “important” monument estimated to date from the Parthian era.