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  • Exquisite carpet patterns restored in Kerman 2021-09-13 20:00

    Exquisite carpet patterns restored in Kerman

    TEHRAN – A panel of Iranian cultural heritage experts has restored 20 delicate carpet patterns, which date from the Safavid to Pahlavi eras.

  • Under one roof: 5,000 years of Iranian arts and culture that are still unknown to many 2021-09-12 21:54

    Under one roof: 5,000 years of Iranian arts and culture that are still unknown to many

    TEHRAN - Iran has been home to some of the greatest civilizations of both the ancient and medieval worlds, but these achievements are now little known outside the country.

  • A late Timurid/early Safavid tinned-copper bowl. Iran, late 15th/early 16th century. 2021-09-11 20:30

    Glimpses of copper and coppersmithing in ancient Iran

    TEHRAN - History on the usage of copper is best understood when studied under the three stages of its use throughout human life namely, the Chalcolithic or Copper Age, Bronze Age, and the ancient times. And some anthropologists believe copper to be the first metal used by humans due to its softness and ease of manipulation.

  • The story of how ancient Iranians harnessed the power of wind 2021-09-11 18:59

    By Afshin Majlesi

    The story of how ancient Iranians harnessed the power of wind

    TEHRAN- The wind has been powering our world for thousands of years. Mankind harnessed it as a form of energy to propel boats as early as 5,000 BC. Later, simple wind-powered water pumps were used in China, and windmills made of woven-reed blades started grinding grain in Iran.

  • An excavation site in northwestern Turkey, where archaeologists find a relief depicting a war scene between the Greeks and Persians in the fifth century BC, August 16, 2021.  (PHOTO: Hurriyet Daily News) 2021-08-22 18:29

    Relief depicting scene of Greco-Persian Wars discovered in Turkey

    TEHRAN - Archaeologists in northwestern Turkey have recently discovered a bas-relief, which depicts a battle scene between the Persians and the Greeks in the fifth century BC.

  • A view of the Constitution House in Tabriz 2021-08-14 22:02

    Tabriz: a perfect introduction to Iran

    TEHRAN - Tabriz is a big but relaxed city, filled with hospitable people and a UNESCO-listed bazaar to explore. It is the perfect introduction to Iran for sightseers crossing over the border from Armenia, or through the Gurbulak Bazargan border from Turkey.

  • Bronze Age, ancient relics unearthed near once residence of ‘Iran’s Napoleon’ 2021-07-05 19:17

    Bronze Age, ancient relics unearthed near once residence of ‘Iran’s Napoleon’

    TEHRAN – Iranian archaeologists have unearthed arrays of relics and ruined structures near a once resident of Nader Shah, often called the “Napoleon of Iran.”

  • This combination photo shows books by several international experts on puppetry published in Persian Namayesh Publications. 2021-06-02 19:09

    Books on puppetry published in Persian

    TEHRAN - Four books by renowned international experts on puppetry have recently been published in Persian by Namayesh Publications.

  • A poster for the Persian translation of Cheryl L. Neely’s book “You’re dead? So what?”. 2021-05-31 19:04

    “You’re dead? So what?” published in Persian

    TEHRAN - Zahra Ameli’s translation of Cheryl L. Neely’s book “You’re dead? So what?” has been published in Persian by Saad Publications in Tehran. 

  • Blue Mosque of Tabriz: a forgotten masterpiece of Iranian architecture   2021-05-23 21:00

    Blue Mosque of Tabriz: a forgotten masterpiece of Iranian architecture  

    TEHRAN – Completed in the mid-15th century, the Blue Mosque of Tabriz (better known as Masjed-e Kabud) was among the most glorious buildings of the time. Once built, artists took a further 25 years to cover every surface with the blue majolica tiles and intricate calligraphy for which it’s nicknamed.

  • Archaeologists make final attempt to unearth Seleucid temple 2021-05-16 18:56

    Archaeologists make final attempt to unearth Seleucid temple

    TEHRAN – A team of Iranian archaeologists has commenced its final attempt to possibly unearth the ruins of the Seleucid Laodicea Temple believed to be buried under the modern town of Nahavand in Hamedan province, west-central Iran.

  • Iran’s handicraft exports stand at $120m in 11 months 2021-05-08 17:52

    Iran’s handicraft exports stand at $120m in 11 months

    TEHRAN- The value of Iran’s handicrafts exports stood at $120 million during the first eleven months of the past Iranian calendar year 1399 (March 20, 2020 – February 18, 2021), Mehr reported.

  • This combination photo shows American writer Ross Douthat and the front cover of the Persian translation of his book “The Decadent Society”. 2021-05-02 19:22

    “The Decadent Society” dominates Iranian bookstores

    TEHRAN – American writer Ross Douthat’s book “The Decadent Society: How We Became the Victims of Our Own Success” has recently been published in Persian.

  • This combination photo shows American historian Barbara Tuchman and the front cover of her book “A Distant Mirror”.   2021-05-01 19:17

    Barbara Tuchman’s “A Distant Mirror” hanging in Iranian bookstores

    TEHRAN – A Persian translation of American historian Barbara Tuchman’s narrative history book “A Distant Mirror: The Calamitous 14th Century” has recently appeared in Iranian bookstores. 

  • Traditional skills of sailing Lenj boats come one step closer to elimination 2021-04-30 17:46

    Traditional skills of sailing Lenj boats come one step closer to elimination

    TEHRAN - Iranian cabinet has approved a bill that may, according to cultural heritage experts, lead to the elimination of the UNESCO-listed traditional skills of building and sailing Iranian Lenj boats in the Persian Gulf.

  • Cover of the Persian translation of French writer Alexandre Dumas’ “Tales of the Caucasus - The Ball of Snow and Sultanetta”.  2021-04-27 19:14

    Alexandre Dumas’ travelogue of Caucasus published in Persian

    TEHRAN – University of Tabriz Publications has recently published French writer Alexandre Dumas’ “Tales of the Caucasus - The Ball of Snow and Sultanetta” in Persian.

  • This combination photo shows writer Luigi Pirandello and the front cover of the Persian version of his book “Shoot!: The Notebooks of Serafino Gubbio, Cinematograph Operator”. 2021-04-27 19:08

    “The Notebooks of Serafino Gubbio” comes to Persian bookstores

    TEHRAN – “Shoot!: The Notebooks of Serafino Gubbio, Cinematograph Operator” by Italian writer Luigi Pirandello has recently been published by Farhange No in Tehran.  

  • A combination photo shows Leonard Mlodinow and the front cover of the Persian translation of his “Stephen Hawking: A Memoir of Friendship and Physics”. 2021-04-26 19:35

    Leonard Mlodinow’s memoirs of friendship with Stephen Hawking published in Persian

    TEHRAN – A Persian translation of Leonard Mlodinow’s “Stephen Hawking: A Memoir of Friendship and Physics” has recently been published in Tehran.

  • Front cover of the Persian version of “Grown-ups Never Do That” by Davide Cali and Benjamin Chaud. 2021-04-25 19:16

    “Grown-ups Never Do That” at Iranian bookstores

    TEHRAN – “Grown-ups Never Do That” by Davide Cali and Benjamin Chaud has recently been published in Persian in Tehran.

  • Front cover of the Persian translation of “The Shyness & Social Anxiety Workbook: Proven Techniques for Overcoming Your Fears”. 2021-04-24 20:31

    “The Shyness & Social Anxiety Workbook” published in Persian

    TEHRAN – “The Shyness & Social Anxiety Workbook: Proven Techniques for Overcoming Your Fears” has recently been published in Persian.

  • Front cover of the Persian version of Liam Callanan’s novel “Paris by the Book”. 2021-04-04 19:19

    Liam Callanan’s “Paris by the Book” published in Persian

    TEHRAN – American writer Liam Callanan’s novel “Paris by the Book” has recently been published in Persian.

  • Front cover of American writer Allison Hoover Bartlett’s book “The Man Who Loved Books Too Much”. 2021-04-03 19:11

    Iranian bookstores host “The Man Who Loved Books Too Much”

    TEHRAN – American writer Allison Hoover Bartlett’s national bestseller “The Man Who Loved Books Too Much: The True Story of a Thief, a Detective, and a World of Literary Obsession” has recently been published in Persian.

  • image-20210327163246-1.jpeg 2021-03-27 16:37

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    Iranian Realtors in Utah

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    Iranian Realtor in Newport Beach

    One of the most important investments all around the world is real estate transactions. It provides a huge opportunity for those who are seeking a great profit. But it has its risk assessments too. In this sense, it's better to ask for help from a professional realtor.

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    Iranian Realtors in Wyoming

    ​​​​​​One of the most important issues in life could be an investment and the consideration of gaining benefits through a fair deal. Wyoming is an affordable place to live and work. Due to the fact that there is no personal or corporate income tax in Wyoming, your investment could be approximately successful.

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    Iranian Realtors in West Virginia

    ​​​​​​​Although buying and purchasing properties are so risky, it may bring you some noticeable benefits. West Virginia is one of the dreamlands for real estate investments. Because besides the beautiful scenery and landscape it is very affordable.

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    Realtors in Vermont

    Owning properties and lands has always been the key to success in the world of investment. By knowing the key factors, not only can you have a steady income, but also you can avoid wasting money. Suppose you are searching for such a crucial deal in Vermont.

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    Iranian Realtors in South Dakota

    Every kind of wish that a human being can have is to some or great extent related to money. To achieve our goal, the first step is thinking about the authentic ways of earning money and increasing it. Time should be saved in this process; otherwise, the fortune earned would bring no benefit for us.

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    Iranian Realtors in Rhode Island

    The first thing that comes to mind thinking about having our own business and investing our money is how much risk it can have, which can be a stumbling block and doesn’t let us achieve what is really achievable. Thinking about owning a house in another country or doing a housing business is like living over the clouds.

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    Iranian Realtors in Oregon

    If you want to have a prosperous life and you haven’t thought about investing in houses, try it once. Although there are so many ways to earn money and your living, the safest and fastest way is always preferred. Also, the interest that can be obtained through that investment is as important as the other two mentioned points.