Archaeology

2024-08-18 18:11

Archaeologists urge creation of ‘anti-treasure hunting task force’

TEHRAN – A number of Iranian archaeologists have expressed their support for the establishment of an “anti-treasure hunting task force” aimed to preserve cultural heritage of the nation for future generations.

2024-08-16 17:14

Yan Cheshmeh petroglyph site made national cultural heritage

TEHRAN - The ancient petroglyph site of Yan Cheshmeh, part of the historically significant Teymareh region, has been officially registered on Iran’s national list of cultural heritage.

2024-08-13 18:16

12 earthen vessels from Ilkhanid era under restoration

TEHRAN – A selection of 12 Ilkhanid-era pottery vessels is currently undergoing restoration in Zanjan, a local official announced on Tuesday.

2024-08-12 17:52

Archaeologists resume excavation at 4,000-year-old site in Mazandaran province

TEHRAN – An archaeological team has resumed excavation at Izgam-Dasht, a site with an estimated 4,000-year history in the western part of Mazandaran province, northern Iran.

2024-08-11 18:14

Archaeologists probe ancient mysteries in Farahan Pian

TEHRAN - An archaeological survey is underway in Farahan Pian to investigate and identify Islamic-era elements in the ancient cultural region, which is situated in central Iran.

2024-08-09 17:28

Teymareh petroglyphs, world’s ‘largest’ collection of rock art, at risk of disappearing

TEHRAN - In the heart of Iran lies Teymareh, a site of immense historical significance known for its vast collection of petroglyphs that date back thousands of years.

2024-08-04 18:00

Tehran meeting to discuss Assyrian civilization

TEHRAN – The ancient civilization of the Assyrians and their influence in western Iran is set to be the focal point of a meeting that will be held in Tehran next week.

Persian darics were gold coins minted by the Persian Empire and feature the image of a crouched archer. (Image credit: Notion Archaeological Project, University of Michigan)

2024-08-03 18:38

Gold coins, believed to be minted in ancient Persia, discovered in Turkey

TEHRAN - Archaeologists in Turkey have unearthed a pot of buried treasure filled with ancient gold coins, believed to be minted in the Persian Empire.

2024-08-02 17:17

Excavation sheds new light on Mannai culture

TEHRAN – A recent archaeological work has shed new light on the Mannai civilization, which flourished in northwestern Iran in the 1st millennium BC.

2024-07-31 18:09

Iron Age pottery fragments unearthed in central Iran

TEHRAN – An archaeological team has unearthed pottery fragments from the Iron Age during excavations in central Iran.

2024-07-30 17:11

Archaeologists shed new light on Paleolithic site in western Iran

TEHRAN – A team of archaeologists has conducted a survey to document a vast prehistoric site in western Iran.

2024-07-28 17:14

Historical elements unearthed in Qazvin’s Safavid court

TEHRAN – Arrays of historical elements, estimated to date from the Safavid, Qajar, and Pahlavi eras, have recently been unearthed at the Dolatkhaneh of Qazvin, which was once a royal complex in the ancient Iranian city.

2024-07-22 17:14

Ways to protect Teymareh petroglyphs discussed

TEHRAN – Experts on Sunday discussed strategies and methods for protecting the historical, cultural, and natural landscape of Teymareh, which is home to thousands of petroglyphs.

2024-07-21 17:52

Discovery of a Neolithic site in Kermanshah

TEHRAN – Digging archaeological trenches around Genil hill in Harsin county of Kermanshah province, have led to the identification of a site from the Neolithic period.

2024-07-20 17:58

‘Gateway of Slaves’ undergoes restoration after a decade

TEHRAN - After a ten-year hiatus, a restoration project has commenced on Dahana-ye Gholaman, which contains various ruins of an ancient town rich in Achaemenid heritage.

2024-07-17 18:02

Systematic archaeological survey begins at Paleolithic site in western Iran

TEHRAN – Kermanshah’s cultural heritage department has commenced a systematic archaeological survey to determine the boundaries and propose a preservation area for a vast open-air Paleolithic site that is located in the western Iranian province.

2024-07-16 18:58

Excavations begin at Digvar Tepe after ancient structure found

TEHRAN - Excavations have begun at Digvar Tepe in Ardabil province’s Germi following the discovery of an ancient brick structure during illegal digging, a local official announced.

2024-07-08 17:45

Excavations resume at ancient Viranshahr

TEHRAN - The sixth season of archaeological excavations at the ancient site of Viranshahr, northeast Iran, has resumed, promising to shed new light on the region’s rich history.

2024-07-07 17:49

Mahabad Paleolithic sites undergo field survey

TEHRAN – An archaeological survey of Paleolithic sites has begun in northern Mahabad, aiming to uncover and study the earliest traces of human habitation in the area.

2024-07-05 17:38

Ancient grandeur: the story of Belqeys Castle and its historical complex

TEHRAN – Belqeys Castle is a must-visit destination for those intrigued by Iran’s rich historical heritage.

2024-07-01 18:08

UNESCO-listed Sassanian landscape to undergo tourist developments

TEHRAN – The UNESCO-registered Sassanid Archaeological Landscape of the Fars Region is set to undergo some tourism-friendly projects.

2024-06-29 18:03

Restoration work yields discovery of ancient cellar in Rasht

Alireza Yazdani Sangari, who leads the restoration project, announced that a remarkably well-preserved brick cellar, dating back to the early Islamic eras, was unearthed outside the shrine of Fatemeh Okhra, the sister of Imam Reza (AS), the eighth Shia Imam, ILNA reported on Saturday.