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2021-11-06 18:24
Special scaffolding to protect Taq Kasra from probable collapse
TEHRAN – Taq Kasra, a Persian masterpiece of architecture in Iraq, will soon be protected against probable collapse with the help of special scaffolding.
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2021-11-03 21:00
Giant Sassanid urn recovered in Bushehr
TEHRAN – Iranian police have recently recovered a giant clay urn, which was used to carry liquids on voyages in the Sassanid era (224-651 CE).
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2021-10-26 20:00
Sarvestan, the enigmatic monument of ancient Iran, finally dated
TEHRAN - A joint research team of Iranian and French scientists has published their results of the dating of the Sarvestan Monument in the journal ARCHAEOMETRY.
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2021/10/08
By Afshin Majlesi
World Post Day: a brief history of postal service in ancient Iran
TEHRAN - World Post Day is celebrated on October 9, the anniversary of the establishment of the Universal Postal Union in 1874 in the Swiss capital, Bern. It is an occasion to recognize the invaluable contributions of postal workers and post offices to our societies all over the world.
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2021-09-22 20:30
Ancient petroglyphs discovered in central Iran
TEHRAN – A giant piece of rock bearing some 30 petroglyphs has recently been discovered in Mahallat county of Markazi province in central Iran.
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2021-09-17 19:30
Archaeologically-rich cemetery in southwest Iran preparing to host visitors
TEHRAN – The first phase of rehabilitation work has been finished on Shoghab cemetery in southwest Iran aimed to prepare the archaeologically-rich site for public visits.
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2021-09-15 18:32
By Afshin Majlesi
Achaemenid workers paid silver for wages, study on clay tablets finds
TEHRAN – A fresh study on inscribed clay tablets, which were used for the treasury archives of the Achaemenid Empire, has revealed workers of the mighty kingdom were paid silver coins for their wages.
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2021-09-14 18:49
Sassanid bas-relief to be installed on original place atop steep canyon
TEHRAN – Fars province’s tourism directorate is set to reinstall a massive bas-relief, attributed to the Sassanid king Shapur I, on its original place near the entrance of a cave atop a steep canyon in southern Iran.
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2021-09-12 21:57
Ancient bas-relief discovered near Persepolis
TEHRAN – An ancient bas-relief carving has been discovered in Naqsh-e Rajab near the UNESCO-designated Persepolis in southern Iran.
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2021-09-10 17:56
Iran seeks ICESCO label for one of its oldest mosques
TEHRAN – Iran is preparing to put forward Tarikhaneh, which is one of its oldest standing mosques, as a candidate for inclusion in the cultural heritage list of the Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO).
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2021-09-08 18:59
Landscaping project on Sassanid fortress reaches its end
TEHRAN – A landscaping project has refurbished the surroundings of the imposing Falak-ol-Aflak Fortress that dominates the skyline of Khorramabad, the capital of Lorestan province in western Iran.
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2021-09-05 21:00
Iran police arrest suspected smugglers, seize treasures
TEHRAN – Iranian police arrested two women suspected of smuggling ancient artifacts and recovered 495 pieces of ancient coins and other treasures in Khuzestan province.
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2021-08-28 20:30
Work begins to reinforce Sassanid bridge in western Iran
TEHRAN – A rehabilitation work has been conducted on parts of a long-dead historical arch bridge in Kuhdasht county, western Lorestan province, the provincial tourism chief has announced.
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2021-08-25 20:30
Excavation delves into Sassanid fire temple in northern Iran
TEHRAN – Archaeologists have revealed more details of a previously-discovered ancient fire temple in northern Iran.
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2021-08-22 18:28
Iran museum of salt mummies to be equipped with new air conditioner system
TEHRAN – A new air conditioner system will be installed at Zolfaqari Archaeological Museum, which is globally famed for being home to several magnificent ancient salt mummies and their belongings.
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2021-08-13 17:25
Ruins of magnificent Sassanid bridge strengthened by team of restorers
TEHRAN – A restoration project has recently been completed on the ancient arch bridge of Pol-e Dokhtar (literally meaning Girl Bridge) in the western province of Lorestan, the provincial tourism chief has said.
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2021-08-07 18:47
Susa: get to know Iran’s legendary ruined city
TEHRAN – Ancient Susa is one of Iran’s most treasured sights. The UNESCO-designated city, now flanked by the modern city of Shush, formerly belonged to the Elamite, Persian, and Parthian empires.
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2021-07-25 19:46
Restoration aimed to help preserve Sirvan for future generations
TEHRAN – A team of Iranian restorers and cultural heritage experts has finished work on Sirvan in a bid to help preserve the ancient town for future generations.
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2021-07-16 21:56
1,600-year-old ‘salt sheep’ from Iran reveals same genetic traits as modern breeds
TEHRAN – A team of geneticists and archaeologists from Iran, Ireland, France, Germany, and Austria has sequenced the DNA from a 1,600-year-old sheep mummy discovered earlier from an ancient salt mine in west-central Iran.
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2021-06-27 18:44
Here are destinations near Tehran to escape summer heat
TEHRAN- Summer has arrived in the northern hemisphere. It is great news for the sun-lovers flocking to beach resorts. But what about those who want to beat the heat? If cool weather and even cooler destinations are more to your taste, here are places around the Iranian capital where scorching heat will be nothing more than an afterthought!
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2021-06-26 21:30
Photogs invited to capture Sassanid sites in southern Iran
TEHRAN – A selection of photographers have been invited to capture charming scenes from the “Sassanid Archaeological Landscape of Fars Region”, which is a UNESCO World Heritage.
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2021-06-26 18:46
Soleyman Prison: a conical peak with fascinating history
TEHRAN - Soleyman Prison (“Zendan-e Soleyman” in Persian) is situated in a dramatic 97m conical peak that dominates the valley landscape for miles around in northwest Iran.
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2021-06-25 17:57
Inclusive restoration begins on Sassanid fortress in northwest Iran
TEHRAN – A comprehensive restoration project has been commenced on Qaleh Kohneh, a Sassanid-era (224 CE–651) fortress, and its premises situated in Meshkinshahr county of Ardebil province in northwest Iran.
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2021-06-25 17:57
Ancient arch bridge undergoes restoration in Lorestan
TEHRAN – Segments of Pol-e Kalhor, a ruined arch bridge in Lorestan province, western Iran, have undergone restoration, CHTN reported.
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2021-06-21 20:30
Remnants of ancient fire temple discovered in heart of Alborz mountains
TEHRAN – A team of Iranian archaeologists has recently discovered remnants of an ancient fire temple in Savadkuh county, which is situated in the heart of the Alborz mountain range.
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2021-06-21 18:23
Take a walk through the ancient city of Bishapur
TEHRAN - Bishapur (literally, “The city of Shapur”) was the grand capital of the Sassanid king, Shapur I whose armies defeated the Romans three times.
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2021-06-09 22:11
Temple of Anahita in western Iran undergoes restoration
TEHRAN – A restoration project has been commenced on the ancient temple of Anahita, which is located in the city of Kangavar, western Iran.
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2021-06-08 17:42
Grand Mosque of Sari: one of oldest places of worship in northern Iran
TEHRAN - Grand Mosque of Sari, which is named after the northern Iranian city, is one of the oldest places of worship in Mazandaran province.
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2021-05-31 19:16
Ancient gypsum furniture discovered in fire temple central Iran
TEHRAN – Sets of gypsum furniture including an engraved table and chairs have recently been discovered during an archaeological excavation in central Iran.
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2021-05-22 22:08
Parthian, Sassanid, Islamic coins under restoration by Iranian experts
TEHRAN – Some 200 historical coins are currently being restored by a team of Iranian experts at Mofakham Museum of Bojnurd in North Khorasan province.