Project aims to conserve Seymareh ruins, architectural elements

TEHRAN – A fresh conservation project will soon commence on arrays of the centuries-old ruins and architectural elements, which are scattered across Seymareh, an ancient city located in Ilam province, the provincial tourism chief announced on Monday.  

Mobile phone registry to be simplified at Tehran airport

TEHRAN - Mobile phone registry will go online for inbound passengers arriving at Tehran’s Imam Khomeini International Airport.

Carleton S. Coon and first systematic cave explorations in Iran

The seeds of civilization

TEHRAN – Paleolithic sites in Iran are known primarily from caves and rock shelters in the central Zagros mountain range along with a few sites on the Caspian Sea coast and scattered sites on the desert plateau. They were predominantly attractive living places for the hunter-gatherers and early cave-dwelling man.

Iranian plateau gave birth to writing: French archaeologist

TEHRAN – New studies suggest the Iranian plateau was the birthplace of writing, predating Mesopotamia widely known as the cradle of the cuneiform writing, French archaeologist Francois Desset has said.

7,000-year-old Tepe Hesar to be step closer for being global

TEHRAN – A restoration and landscaping project will soon be commenced on Tepe Hesar in northcentral Iran with the aim of having the 7,000 year-old archaeological hill prepared for a possible UNESCO registration.

Archaeologists shed more light on massive underground city central Iran

TEHRAN – Iranian archaeologists have uncovered what they say might be the entrance to a massive underground city located in Taftesh, central Iran.

Ancient petroglyphs discovered in Iran’s Lorestan

TEHRAN – Some ancient petroglyphs have recently been found on the outskirts of Aligudarz in Iran’s Lorestan province.

Craftswomen plan to revive ancient water systems near harsh desert

TEHRAN – An Iranian NGO, founded by a group of female Iranian crafters, has planned to financially support the revival of ancient qanats situated near the scorching Lut Desert in east-central Iran.

National handicraft expo to remain online during pandemic

TEHRAN - The 34th national handicrafts exhibition of Iran, which is currently underway online due to coronavirus restrictions, will be extending for the months to come.

Bastam builds bicycle path to expand tourism

TEHRAN – Construction of a bicycle path has been commenced in Bastam in a bid to expand the tourism charms of the ancient tiny town, which is situated in north-central Iran.

Discover an original style of pottery in Kalpurgan

TEHRAN – Archaeological surveys suggest the village of Kalpurgan in southeast Iran has long been a hub for potters.

Guard accidentally finds Achaemenid pottery fragment southern Iran

TEHRAN – A cultural heritage guard has recently discovered a prehistorical pottery fragment while patrolling the prehistorical site of Tall-e-Ajori near Persepolis in southern Iran.

New study tells tale of shipwreck found in northern Iran

TEHRAN – A fresh scientific study has shed a new light on the fate of a centuries-old shipwreck, which was found in 2005 in northern Iran.

Lack of budget halts maintenance of millennia-old site near Tehran

TEHRAN - The government must set a proper budget for the restoration and conservation of Tepe Ozbaki, a magnificent archaeological hill situated in Alborz province westward of the Iranian capital Tehran, a provincial official said on Monday.  

Constructors agree to cut one story for sake of UNESCO site 

TEHRAN – Owners of a multi-storey building, which is being constructed adjacent to the famed Golestan Palace in downtown Tehran, have ultimately agreed to eliminate one floor to preserve the endangered visual landspade of the UNESCO-registered site. 

Protective roofs covering ‘city of the mouthless’

TEHRAN – Several protective roofs, supported by steel and concrete columns and bases, are being constructed over the ancient Shahr-e Yeri, an archaeological site and cemetery referred to as the “city of the mouthless”.

Research plan approved for Habakkuk mausoleum’s landscaping

TEHRAN – A research plan has been approved for expanding the structure and surrounding landscape of Prophet Habakkuk’s mausoleum, located in Hamedan province, west-central Iran.

Iran to extend travel restrictions as of Nov. 21

TEHRAN – Iran will extend restrictions on non-essential travels as of November 21, attempting to contain the coronavirus outbreak.

Webinar to explore ancient life, arts and architecture in Rey

TEHRAN – A scientific webinar will be held with the aim of exploring the history, human life, arts, and architecture of Rey, which is one of the oldest cities in the central Iranian plateau with some 8,000 years of human settlements.

Coronavirus cuts Iran tourist arrivals by 72%: UNWTO

TEHRAN – International tourist arrivals to Iran plunged 72% during the first eight months of the year when compared to 2019, the World Tourism Organization reported, highlighting the severe impact of COVID-19 as the main factor.

Archaeologist accentuates proper maintenance of Achaemenid ‘masterpiece’

TEHRAN – A senior Iranian archaeologist, who leads a survey examining the ancient Bostan Khani Dam in southern Iran, has urged the need for proper maintenance and conservation of the embankment monument that he describes as a “masterpiece” of architecture and water management in Achaemenid-era Iran.

Corona tests compulsory for travelers as of Nov. 18

TEHRAN – The National Headquarters for Coronavirus Control has issued a directive, based on which corona tests will be mandatory as of November 18 upon entry and exit for passengers during air, land, and sea travels.

National Museum of Iran launches guided virtual tours on early human relics, history

TEHRAN – With regard to restrictions on museums due to the coronavirus pandemic, the National Museum of Iran has launched guided virtual tours on early human relics and history.

Remains of Stone Age artifacts unearthed in northern Iran

TEHRAN – Vestiges of handmade tools, dating back to the Paleolithic era, also called the Old Stone Age, have recently been discovered in an archaeological survey in northern Iran.

Prehistoric city offers clues on ancient settlement in northwest Iran