Archaeology

2024-05-15 18:13

9,000-year-old copperware excavated from Tepe Chaman to go on public view

TEHRAN - Newly excavated prehistoric items from Tepe Chaman will be showcased at the Azarbaijan Museum in Tabriz.

2024-05-11 18:08

Ultan Qalasi: salvage work unveils ancient burial site in Ardabil province

TEHRAN - In a race against time to preserve archaeological heritage, an emergency excavation has unearthed a burial site at Ultan Qalasi in Ardabil province, revealing artifacts dating back to the Iron Age.

2024-05-11 18:01

Excavations unearth ancient layers of history at Falak ol-Aflak hill

TEHRAN – A team of archaeologists has embarked on a groundbreaking excavation project at Falak ol-Aflak hill, the site of the famed Sassanid-era fortress in Lorestan province.

2024-05-10 17:48

Historical earthenware unearthed in downtown Isfahan

TEHRAN – Some historical earthenware has recently been unearthed in a serendipitous find when workers excavated the floor of a bank nestled within the bustling grand bazaar of Isfahan.

2024-05-10 17:48

Relics found in Hamedan date from Ilkhanid era, official says

TEHRAN – Assessments suggest that relics recently found in Hamedan date from the early Islamic era, particularly from the Ilkhanid epoch (1256-1335), a local official said on Friday.

2024-05-06 19:12

Old wall unearthed during street renovation in Hamedan

TEHRAN – Remnants of a brick wall have recently been discovered some 1.5 meters beneath the surface when workers dug sidelines of a street in the ancient city of Hamedan, west-central Iran.

Iranian tourism minister Ezzatollah Zarghami (L) visits a public exhibition of relics discovered from Zel Cave in central Iran.

2024-05-06 19:07

Archaeological-rich Zel Cave to undergo excavation

TEHRAN – Zel Cave, an archaeological-rich place in central Iran, will undergo a 2nd authorized season of excavation in the near future.

2024-05-01 18:15

Home to Sassanid fortress, Khorramabad valley inhabited for 5400 years, research suggests

TEHRAN – In a recent significant development in the field of archaeology in Khorramabad valley, where the Sassanid fort of Falak ol-Aflak is located, some evidence has been found, dating human settlement back to 5400 years ago, preceding the Bronze Age.

2024-04-29 18:31

The role of climate, and floods in shaping ancient Persian Gulf civilizations

In a groundbreaking research endeavor, scientists have uncovered the intricate relationship between climate change and floods in shaping the ancient Persian Gulf human settlements.

2024-04-27 17:57

Isfahan dig unearth relics dating from early Islamic to Qajar eras

TEHRAN – In a recent excavation, a team of Iranian archaeologists has unearthed an array of ruins and relics in Isfahan estimated to date from the early Islamic era to the Qajar epoch.

2024-04-24 17:46

Restored walls collapse in Shahr-e Belqeys, concerns mount over further damage

TEHRAN – Recently, a portion of the restored walls of Shahr-e Belqeys, a historical city made of mudbricks in northeast Iran, has collapsed, sparking concerns about the integrity of the remaining structure.

2024-04-22 18:18

Clay sculpture in Bronze-Age site restored

TEHRAN – A team of cultural heritage experts has recently restored an ancient earthen sculpture excavated from Konar Sandal, a Bronze-Age site in Iran’s Jiroft region of Kerman province, southern Iran.

2024-04-20 18:02

Lichens threaten Iran heritage sites; Bisotun leads most severe erosion

TEHRAN - For more than two decades, experts and cultural heritage specialists have been reporting on the crisis of lichen penetration in some of Iran’s cultural heritage sites and monuments.

2024-04-20 09:57

Preservation alert: historical sites need heed to overcome threats

TEHRAN – A cultural heritage official has said multiple threats endanger the survival of historical treasures, citing the passage of time, climate changes, public ignorance, vandalism and natural disasters as key factors contributing to the destruction of invaluable architectural heritage.

Gold double denar of Ardashir I (r. 224–242), struck at the Ctesiphon mint.

2024-04-17 14:15

Sassanian coins: from royal portraits to economic insights

TEHRAN - The coinage of the Sasanian Empire (circa 224-651 CE) serves as the most crucial primary source for its monetary and economic history and holds significant importance for both history and art history.

An undated photo of Iran’s Pebdeh Cave, which was occupied by hunter-gatherers as early as 42,000 years ago.

2024-04-13 18:06

Early humans lived on Iranian Plateau for 20,000 years after leaving Africa, study suggests

TEHRAN - Following the exodus from Africa around 70,000 years ago, early humans established a significant presence on what is now known as the Iranian Plateau, according to a new study.

2024-04-06 17:47

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.

2024-04-06 17:46

Name Shiraz identified on clay seal of Sassanids, archaeologist says

TEHRAN - In a remarkable archaeological revelation, the name “Shiraz” has been identified in Pahlavi script on a Sassanid-era clay sealing.

2024-04-05 17:27

Roofing covers to help safeguard site of Iron Age in northwest Iran

TEHRAN - In an effort to preserve the historical significance of the Qareh Hasanlu site, nestled in the Namin county of Ardabil province, custom-made roofing covers are slated for installation within the next six months.

2024-04-05 17:26

‘Important’ ruins unearthed in downtown Isfahan

TEHRAN – Archaeologists have unearthed an array of “important” ruins and centuries-old structures in Isfahan, which was once the capital of Persia during the Safavid era (1501-1736).

2024-03-13 17:07

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.

2024-03-12 15:50

Khorasan’s Great Museum to showcase treasured ancient coins

TEHRAN – A captivating historical coin exhibition is planned to open doors at the prestigious Great Museum of Khorasan in the course of the upcoming Persian New Year’s holidays, Nowruz.

2024-03-06 17:59

Museum of ancient salt men reopens after restoration

TEHRAN - The Archaeology Museum of Zanjan, famously known as the salt men museum for its collection of ancient mummies discovered in an ancient salt mine, has reopened its doors to visitors following a comprehensive two-month restoration project.

Visitors ascend stairs on Tepe Ozbaki, a millennia-old archaeological hill situated in Alborz province, near the capital Tehran.

2024-03-05 17:14

Modern Iran home to 19,000 archaeological hills, tourism minister says

TEHRAN – Iran’s tourism minister, addressing the 21st Symposium of Iranian Archaeology held at the National Museum of Iran, underscored the nation's rich cultural heritage, citing approximately 19,000 historical hills that are scattered across the country.

Human traces dating back 14,000 years discovered in southern Iran

2024-03-02 18:13

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