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2024-01-29 17:44

Burial site, estimated to date from Ilkhanid era, unearthed in west-central Iran

TEHRAN – A team of archaeologists and cultural heritage experts has unearthed ancient ruins and remains of what they believe is related to a burial site most probably dating from the Ilkhanid era (1256-1335).

2023-12-03 17:28

Under-the-radar destinations: Mirza Kuchak Khan Mausoleum

TEHRAN - The mausoleum of Yunes Ostadsarai, famously known as Mirza Kuchak Khan Jangali or Commander of Jangal (1880-1921), serves as an intriguing site for tourists exploring Rasht, the capital of Gilan province, northern Iran.

2023-11-08 17:53

Ancient DNA extracted from urn-like tombs unearthed in southwest Iran

TEHRAN – A team of experts has extracted DNA samples from the remains of ancient humans buried in urn-like clay tombs, which were unearthed accidentally earlier this year in southwest Iran.

2023-08-28 18:18

20 historical structures in Bushehr undergo restoration

TEHRAN – A selection of 20 historical sites, including mud-brick mosques and fortresses, have undergone restoration across Bushehr province in southwest Iran.

2023-05-16 19:12

Bushehr to launch site museum of ancient tombs

TEHRAN – Bushehr’s tourism directorate has started preparations to launch a site museum of ancient tombs in the southwestern Iranian province.

2023-01-15 18:32

Rock-carved tombstone discovered near Persepolis

TEHRAN – A researcher has found an ancient tombstone in Naqsh-e Rostam, which is one of the wonders of the ancient world situated near Persepolis, southern Iran.

2022-10-07 18:30

Ancient tomb chambers found by accident in northwest Iran

TEHRAN—A routine road construction project recently yielded a surprising discovery when crews unearthed several tomb chambers near the village of Owltan, which is situated in Parsabad county of Ardabil province, northwest Iran.