Cyrus the Great’s tomb to undergo restoration

TEHRAN – The majestic tomb of Cyrus the Great, the founder of the Achaemenid Persian Empire (c. 550 -330 BC) in southern Iran, will undergo restoration in the near future.

70 treasured relics of Susa Museum restored

TEHRAN – A selection of 70 treasured relics being kept at the Susa Museum, southwest Iran has been restored under close supervision of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts.

Glory of Persia: loaned treasures to extend winning Chinese hearts

TEHRAN – Dating its historical roots back to more than two millennia, tens of Persian relics, after 90 days of display in Beijing’s Palace Museum, are ready to resume their journey to alluring enthusiasts by being put on show for another three months in Shanghai Museum.

Hamedan’s attractions draw in 900,000 visitors

TEHRAN – Dating historical roots back to the time of Medes, Hamedan’s attractions have received approximately 900,000 visits from domestic travelers along with hundreds of inbound tourists throughout the Nowruz holidays.

Conference to explore Iran during Median, Achaemenid periods

TEHRAN - On July 4th, a significant academic gathering is set to take place at the National Library and Archive of Iran in Tehran.

Ancient Hegmataneh cleaned by volunteers

TEHRAN - On Tuesday, tens of nature enthusiasts and cultural heritage advocates joined forces to clean up the revered historical site of Hegmataneh, which is situated in modern Hamedan, west-central Iran.

National Museum to host symposium on Iranian archaeology

TEHRAN – The 21st Symposium of the Iranian Archaeology is scheduled to be held at the National Museum of Iran from March 4 to 6, gathering a host of renowned archaeologists, related officials, and enthusiasts of the field.

Rhytons excavated from Zanjan’s ancient salt mine made national heritage

TEHRAN – Three centuries-old rhytons excavated from an ancient salt mine in Iran’s Zanjan province have been registered on the national list for cultural heritage.

Belarusian ambassador visits UNESCO sites in southwest Iran

TEHRAN - Dmitry Koltsov, the ambassador of the Republic of Belarus to Iran, embarked on a visit to the southwestern province of Khuzestan, where he explored the UNESCO-designated sites of Tchogha Zanbil and Susa.

Minister visits Gonabad, underlines tourism opportunities

TEHRAN – On Saturday, Ezzatollah Zarghami, the Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, paid a visit to the ancient city of Gonabad, which is renowned for its UNESCO-recognized qanat system, thought to have been built between 700 and 500 BC.

Unearthing history: archaeologists discover remnants of ‘mosque’ at Persepolis

TEHRAN - In the latest archaeological endeavors at the historic site of the UNESCO-designated Persepolis, remnants of a “mosque” dating back to the early Islamic era have been unearthed on the western side of the Apadana palace.

Persian Achaemenid ruins among Gaza treasures ‘mostly destroyed’ by Israeli invasion

TEHRAN - A new report suggests that a site containing Persian Achaemenid ruins, among other archaeological discoveries dating back to the Iron Age, Roman, and Hellenistic eras, has been seriously harmed by Israeli actions in Gaza.

UNESCO-listed Salasel castle undergoes restoration

TEHRAN - Restoration work has commenced on the UNESCO-listed Salasel castle, a significant element within the Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System situated in the southwestern Iranian city.

National Museum set to host exhibit of recovered Achaemenid tablets

TEHRAN – The National Museum of Iran is getting prepared to host a special exhibition of Achaemenid tablets which were returned home after nearly 90 years.

Archaeologist elaborates on skeletons found in Persepolis

TEHRAN – Iranian archaeologist Ali Asadi has elaborated on human skeletons found in UNESCO-designated Persepolis, southern Iran.

Fortress within UNESCO-listed Susa undergoes restoration

TEHRAN – Restoration work has commenced on a prehistorical fortress, which is part of the UNESCO-registered Susa in southwest Iran.

Achaemenid tablets recovered from U.S.: when will they be unveiled?

TEHRAN - More than two months have passed since the recovery of 3506 Achaemenid tablets, and the time for their unveiling has not yet been determined. However, the director of the National Museum of Iran announced their imminent display in this museum soon.

Media personnel visit 9,000-year-old site near Tehran

TEHRAN – A team of journalists and media personnel has recently examined archaeological excavations currently underway at the Ozbaki zone, parts of which date some 9,000 years.

Archaeological dig uncovers potential Achaemenid ruins near Iranian capital

TEHRAN – Within boundaries of 9,000-year-old site located near the Iranian capital, a team of archaeologists has discovered some ruins that their initial estimates suggest may date from the Achaemenid era ( c. 550-330 BC).

Book featuring Egypt under Achaemenids gets Persian translation

Pedestrian path to Persepolis under construction

TEHRAN – A wide pedestrian path that leads sightseers to the UNESCO-designated Persepolis is under construction, Fars province’s tourism chief said on Saturday.

Ancient clay seals restored, documented

TEHRAN – A collection of ancient clay seals bearing various themes, from realistic characters to mythical animals has recently been restored and documented in Semnan province.

2,700-year-old massive sculpture unearthed in Iraq

TEHRAN – An archaeological team has unearthed a 2,700-year-old alabaster sculpture of the winged hybrid sculpture, whose head has been cut off.