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2021-10-17 21:00
Relics discovered from Iron Age cemetery restored, reorganized
TEHRAN – A team of Iranian cultural heritage experts has restored and reorganized tens of prehistorical metallic relics, which have been discovered from Mersin, an Iron Age cemetery in the north-central Semnan province.
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2021-10-13 18:09
Tall-e Bakun and its prominent role in study of early Iranian art
TEHRAN – Tall-e Bakun is a prehistorical twin site situated in the fertile Marvdasht plain of Fars province, near the UNESCO-designated Persepolis, the Achaemenid ceremonial capital.
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2021-10-10 17:07
Archaeologists to unearth watermill in Hamedan
TEHRAN – A team of archaeologists has commenced work to unearth an ancient watermill in Hamedan, west-central Iran.
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2021/10/08
By Afshin Majlesi
World Post Day: a brief history of postal service in ancient Iran
TEHRAN - World Post Day is celebrated on October 9, the anniversary of the establishment of the Universal Postal Union in 1874 in the Swiss capital, Bern. It is an occasion to recognize the invaluable contributions of postal workers and post offices to our societies all over the world.
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2021-09-21 20:00
Bushehr to set up digital database of ancient potteries
TEHRAN – A digital database of ancient potteries, clay tablets, and their fragments will be established in Bushehr province, southwestern Iran.
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2021-09-21 18:28
‘Important’ bas-relief carvings discovered near Persepolis
TEHRAN – Iranian archaeologists have discovered a number of “important” bas-relief carvings in mountainous areas near the UNESCO-registered Persepolis, the director of the World Heritage site has said.
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2021-09-20 18:16
Hyrcania, a fertile land with rich, turbulent history
TEHRAN - Hyrcania, Old Persian Varkana, (“Wolf’s Land”), is an ancient region situated in northern Iran, southeast of the Caspian Sea - which was called the Hyrcanian Ocean in antiquity.
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2021-09-17 19:30
Archaeologically-rich cemetery in southwest Iran preparing to host visitors
TEHRAN – The first phase of rehabilitation work has been finished on Shoghab cemetery in southwest Iran aimed to prepare the archaeologically-rich site for public visits.
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2021-09-15 18:32
By Afshin Majlesi
Achaemenid workers paid silver for wages, study on clay tablets finds
TEHRAN – A fresh study on inscribed clay tablets, which were used for the treasury archives of the Achaemenid Empire, has revealed workers of the mighty kingdom were paid silver coins for their wages.
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2021-09-12 21:57
Ancient bas-relief discovered near Persepolis
TEHRAN – An ancient bas-relief carving has been discovered in Naqsh-e Rajab near the UNESCO-designated Persepolis in southern Iran.
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2021-09-05 21:00
Iran police arrest suspected smugglers, seize treasures
TEHRAN – Iranian police arrested two women suspected of smuggling ancient artifacts and recovered 495 pieces of ancient coins and other treasures in Khuzestan province.
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2021-08-07 18:47
Susa: get to know Iran’s legendary ruined city
TEHRAN – Ancient Susa is one of Iran’s most treasured sights. The UNESCO-designated city, now flanked by the modern city of Shush, formerly belonged to the Elamite, Persian, and Parthian empires.
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2021-07-27 21:26
Iran attractions: marveling at ancient ruins of Persepolis
TEHRAN - One of the greatest ruins of the ancient world, Persepolis is of such importance that many believe no trip to Iran would be complete without marveling at the Achaemenid ceremonial capital.
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2021-07-19 19:30
Book on Achaemenid Empire published by National Museum of Iran
TEHRAN – The National Museum of Iran has recently published a book titled “King and Elite in the Achaemenid Empire”.
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2021-07-19 18:15
Bagh Sheikh Caravanserai, a candidate for UNESCO status, undergoes restoration
TEHRAN – The centuries-old Bagh Sheikh Caravanserai, which is a candidate for UNESCO status, has undergone restoration.
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2021-07-05 19:16
Ancient tombs, relics, architectural vestiges discovered in southern Iran
TEHRAN – A team of Iranian archaeologists has unearthed some ancient tombs, relics, and architectural vestiges in a survey they recently conducted in the southern Fars province.
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2021-06-26 18:46
Soleyman Prison: a conical peak with fascinating history
TEHRAN - Soleyman Prison (“Zendan-e Soleyman” in Persian) is situated in a dramatic 97m conical peak that dominates the valley landscape for miles around in northwest Iran.
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2021-06-25 17:57
Ancient arch bridge undergoes restoration in Lorestan
TEHRAN – Segments of Pol-e Kalhor, a ruined arch bridge in Lorestan province, western Iran, have undergone restoration, CHTN reported.
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2021-06-09 22:11
Temple of Anahita in western Iran undergoes restoration
TEHRAN – A restoration project has been commenced on the ancient temple of Anahita, which is located in the city of Kangavar, western Iran.
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2021-05-31 19:15
Persepolis: once awe-inspiring gateway opens to public after millennia
TEHRAN – After two millennia, the public is to get access to [the remnants of] a majestic gateway, which is situated near the UNESCO-registered Persepolis in southern Iran.
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2021-05-29 18:39
Parthian underground city getting prepared for public visits
TEHRAN - Samen underground city is getting prepared to reopen to the public in west-central Iran. The ancient troglodytic settlement dates back to the Parthian era (247 BC – 224 CE) based on archaeological evidence.
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2021-05-28 21:02
London show turns spotlight on 5,000 years of Iranian art, design and culture
TEHRAN - The Victoria and Albert Museum in London is hosting an exhibition of Iranian art, design, and culture, which according to organizers delves into 5,000 years of the history of the nation.
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2021-05-22 19:06
Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System dredging work starts
TEHRAN – A vast dredging project has started at the Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System, a UNESCO-registered prehistorical ensemble in southwest Iran, which is known globally as a masterpiece of creative genius.
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2021-05-19 17:59
Haft-Tappeh and Tchogha Zanbil named best museum of the year
TEHRAN – Haft-Tappeh and Tchogha Zanbil Museum, which largely showcases Elamite relics and monuments, has been selected as the best museum of the year.
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2021-05-16 18:57
Oldest Achaemenid fire temple unearthed in Georgia, Georgian Orientalist says
TEHRAN – The ruins of the oldest Achaemenid-era (c. 550-330) fire temple has been unearthed in Georgia, senior Georgian Orientalist Alexander Chulokhadzeh has said.
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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.
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2021-05-15 18:53
Intl. webinar to discuss ways to preserve Persepolis for future generations
TEHRAN – A host of experts will be discussing archaeological findings and the latest attempts for the conservation of the UNESCO-registered Persepolis for future generations.
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2021-04-28 08:07
Iranian handicrafts: Zanjan filigree
TEHRAN - Filigree is one the most important applied arts of Iran's Zanjan province. It is a kind of metalwork, and researchers have traced it back to 550 to 330 BC.
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2021-04-15 08:50
40 prehistoric, ancient relics restored to closest original states
TEHRAN – A total of 40 Iranian relics, which date from the prehistorical times to the Islamic era, have recently been restored to their closest original states.
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2021-04-05 18:48
Smuggled Iranian relics returned home from Austria
TEHRAN - A total of 28 Iranian relics, which had been smuggled abroad decades ago, were finally returned home on Sunday. Last year, the objects were recovered and surrendered to a representative of the Islamic Republic in Vienna.
