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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.
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2023-08-26 22:48
Meeting discusses Iran’s authority, arts in Ilkhanid era
TEHRAN – A number of archaeologists, historians and experts on Islamic arts have discussed the relations between Iran’s authority and arts during the Ilkhanid era.
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2023-08-23 22:00
Bangladesh envoy says delighted by Ardabil tour
TEHRAN—Dhaka’s ambassador to Tehran has expressed deep satisfaction over his recent visit to the ancient city of Ardabil in northwest Iran.
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2023-08-22 19:08
Iran says U.S. will return thousands of ancient tablets after nine decades
TEHRAN—On Monday, Iran’s deputy cultural heritage minister said the United States will return thousands of Achaemenid clay tablets to Iran within months.
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2023-08-15 23:11
Glimpses of medical history: Tehran museum showcases mummified woman, surgical skull of ancient girl
TEHRAN – Hidden away in the bustling city of Tehran, the Iranian National Museum of Medical Sciences History stands as a captivating testament to the rich medical heritage of Iran.
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2023-08-13 18:27
By Afshin Majlesi
‘Gateway of Slaves’ gives clues about prehistorical urbanization in Achaemenid Iran
TEHRAN - Dahana-ye Gholaman — literary translated into “Gateway of Slaves” — is an extraordinary destination in southeast Iran that beckons to history enthusiasts and keen sightseers alike.
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2023-07-28 18:13
Iranian archaeologists pursue excavation in Neanderthal cave
TEHRAN – A team of Iranian archaeologists has begun follow-up project in a cave situated in Iran's Qazvin province where evidence of Neanderthal life was previously found.
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2023-07-28 18:11
Bandar Abbas offers unique blend of history, culture and natural beauty
TEHRAN - Bandar Abbas, a port city bounded by the Persian Gulf, is full of history, culture and natural attractions, with great significance for Iran's economy.
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2023-07-01 17:43
Bazaar-e Tajrish: a shopper’s paradise with a historical twist
TEHRAN – Bazaar-e Tajrish, which is situated in the northern part of Tehran, is vibrant traditional marketplace deeply rooted in Persian history and culture.
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2023-06-04 14:26
By Faramarz Kuhpayeh
Imam Khomeini brought about great transformation, Ayatollah Khamenei says
TEHRAN – Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, has reflected on the achievements of Imam Khomeini, saying that the late Leader brought about great transformation on national, Islamic, and global levels.
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2023-05-13 20:53
Iran tourism to reap reward if Ecbatana gains UNESCO status, governor-general says
TEHRAN – Hamedan’s Governor-General has said the UNESCO designation of Ecbatana will be providing a great opportunity for Iran’s tourism sector.
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2023-05-06 20:40
Tepe Yahya: a journey through Early Bronze Age
TEHRAN - The last centuries before 3,000 BC were of immense significance in Iran and Mesopotamia as there arose distinguishing civilizations: the proto-Elamite and the Sumerian.
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2023-04-29 18:15
Iran celebrates Persian Gulf day with pride and joy
TEHRAN – Tomorrow, Iranians proudly celebrate the rich history of the Persian Gulf, an extension of the Indian Ocean sandwiched between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula.
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2023-04-25 18:24
By Afshin Majlesi
Get enchanted by Isfahan’s cultural delights
A landmark cultural event is currently underway in Isfahan to pay a warm tribute to the ancient Iranian city widely known as the “half of the world”.
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2023-03-11 19:27
Bronze Age settlement in southeast Iran undergoes excavation
TEHRAN – A team of Iranian archaeologists has commenced work on Tappeh Pir, an ancient human settlement estimated to date from the Bronze Age.
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2023-01-16 19:33
Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System: project helps ease concerns over fate of UNESCO site
TEHRAN - Workers have commenced a restoration project to strengthen some fortifications of the Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System, helping alleviate concerns about the fate of the allegedly unstable situation of that wonder of the ancient world.
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2022-12-03 19:06
How important was music in ancient Iran?
TEHRAN - Music has long been a significant fragment of life for many ancient cultures. Playing music in celebrations and dances, in sorrows and wars and battles, can be traced through millennia-old bas-relief carvings, clay tablets, and the remnants of primitive instruments.
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2022-11-26 18:23
Azarbaijan Museum: intimate but intricate slices of Iranian history
TEHRAN –Azarbaijan Museum, which is located in the ancient city of Tabriz, may seem quite modest at the first glance, but it is chock-full of Iran’s rich history.
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2022-11-13 18:31
Photo: Bahman Vakhshour
Glimpses of grandeur: mobile shots of Persepolis
Photo collection, taken with a mobile phone, depicts the ruins of Persepolis in southern Iran, November 19, 2022. In its heyday, the ceremonial Achaemenid capital was the beating heart of a mighty empire that spread from the Indus River to Ethiopia.
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2022-10-15 18:57
From the Paleolithic to the Mongols; a fragment of Iranian history
TEHRAN–Some of the earliest archaeological expeditions to Iran began in the mid-19th century, when British and French archaeologists investigated Susa and its surroundings in southwestern Iran.
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2022-10-09 19:30
Ardabil police recover 111 relics from unauthorized excavators
TEHRAN—Police forces in Ardabil province have recovered 111 historical relics from unauthorized excavators during the first half of the current Iranian calendar year (started on March 21).
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2022-09-07 18:43
Archaeologists in Iran unearth 5,700-year-old skeleton of baby buried in wall foundation
TEHRAN - Archaeologists excavating Sialk hills in central Iran, recently made a macabre discovery: a 5,700-year-old wall foundation containing the skeleton of a baby.
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2022-08-21 18:31
Archaeological findings may push back Susa’s history by millennia
TEHRAN—Archaeologists have unearthed fragments in a significant discovery in Susa that may push back the history of the magnificent UNESCO-registered site by millennia.
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2022-08-01 20:14
Mausoleum, where ‘Napoleon of Persia’ is laid to rest
TEHRAN— Elsewhere in Iran, Nader Shah (August 1688 – 19 June 1747) might be considered someone like a historical tyrant. But here he is a national hero.
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2022-07-29 20:54
In Takht-e Soleyman, where inner peace meets outer beauty
TEHRAN—Nested in a lonely bowl of mountains, ringed by 1500-year-old walls in northwest Iran, the UNESCO-listed Takht-e Soleyman was once a principal fire temple of the Zoroastrian faith in ancient Persia.
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2022-07-10 21:25
Prehistoric arts discovered in caves in central Iran
TEHRAN – A number of prehistoric arts have recently been discovered in caves, which are situated in Semirom county, central Iran.
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2022-07-02 18:48
A walk into the past: Sassanid town of Bishapur
TEHRAN – Now a top tourist destination in southwest Iran, Bishapur (literally, “The city of Shapur”) was once the grand capital of Sassanid king Shapur I whose armies defeated the Romans three times.
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2022-06-25 18:53
The valleys of Assassins, a drive back in time
TEHRAN – One of the most amazing parts of Iran’s Qazvin province, the valleys of Assassins were once the spine of Hasan-e Sabbah (1070–1124) and his followers as remnants of their history are everywhere, hiding in the ancient sight.