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No damage to archaeological sites in Israel, antiquities authority says
TEHRAN - No archaeological site or artifacts in Israel have so far been damaged by Iranian missile strikes, according to the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA).
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Israeli airstrikes near Taq-e Bostan threaten Iran’s ancient heritage
TEHRAN - Over the past two days (Saturday and Sunday), multiple Israeli missile strikes targeted areas within three kilometers of Taq-e Bostan, one of Iran’s most significant Sasanian-era archaeological complexes near Kermanshah.
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By Afshin Majlesi
Shams Tabrizi mausoleum gets major boost with new funding
KHOY, West Azarbaijan province – The Iranian government has allocated 30 trillion rials (approximately $375,000) to advance the long-delayed construction of the mausoleum of Shams Tabrizi, the famed Sufi mystic and spiritual mentor of the celebrated Persian poet Rumi.
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No damage to archaeological sites in Israel, antiquities authority says
TEHRAN - No archaeological site or artifacts in Israel have so far been damaged by Iranian missile strikes, according to the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA).
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Israeli airstrikes near Taq-e Bostan threaten Iran’s ancient heritage
TEHRAN - Over the past two days (Saturday and Sunday), multiple Israeli missile strikes targeted areas within three kilometers of Taq-e Bostan, one of Iran’s most significant Sasanian-era archaeological complexes near Kermanshah.
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Iran evacuates heritage amid Israeli air assault
TEHRAN - Facing an ongoing Israeli air campaign, Iran has undertaken an unprecedented emergency operation to safeguard its most valuable cultural treasures.
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By Afshin Majlesi
Shams Tabrizi mausoleum gets major boost with new funding
KHOY, West Azarbaijan province – The Iranian government has allocated 30 trillion rials (approximately $375,000) to advance the long-delayed construction of the mausoleum of Shams Tabrizi, the famed Sufi mystic and spiritual mentor of the celebrated Persian poet Rumi.
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Tourist vehicles to gather in Tabriz
TEHRAN--Tourist vehicles will gather at Abbas Mirza Park in Tabriz, East Azarbaijan province, for six days starting on June 12.
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Rosewater Festival: When desert breathes in fragrance
TEHRAN--Each spring, the air in Kashan fills with the delicate scent of blooming damask roses. This is Golabgiri: the enchanting Rosewater Festival, where tradition, aroma, and beauty come together in a timeless celebration.
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Niasar waterfall registered on natural heritage list
TEHRAN--Niasar waterfall in Kashan, Isfahan province, was nationally registered as one of the five new natural items in Iran’s natural heritage list, Deputy head of Isfahan Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department said.
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Iranian luminaries contribute to spread of national identity
TEHRAN—Deputy head of Association of Cultural Heritage and Honors of Iran said the great figures including the historical and cultural characters play an important role in promoting national identity, as well as cultural and regional diplomacy.
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Persian carpet: A mirror reflecting Iran’s 2,500-year history
TEHRAN--Each Persian carpet is more than a textile; it’s a vivid reflection of Iran’s rich heritage, artistry, and cultural evolution spanning over two and a half millennia.
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Shandiz ancient tree registered on natural heritage list
TEHRAN—Mayor of Shandiz city in Khorasan Razavi province said an old plane tree located on Motahari Street in Shandiz has been registered with National Registration Council of Iran’s natural heritage.