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2024-02-04 17:34
Archaeologists to shed new light on Bronze Age site, southeast Iran
TEHRAN – A team of Iranian archaeologists has commenced salvage work and survey on Chegerdak, a Bronze Age site in southeast Iran.
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2024-01-30 17:51
National Museum of Iran honors Zohreh Rouhfar, distinguished professor of Islamic art
TEHRAN - Zohreh Rouhfar, a notable expert in Islamic art and archaeology, has received a heartfelt tribute, commemorating a lifetime of dedication to the field.
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2024-01-29 17:49
Seasoned archaeologist releases ‘Archaeology of Southeast Iran’
TEHRAN – The esteemed Iranian archaeologist, Seyyed Mansour Seyyed Sajjadi, has recently published a comprehensive book titled “Archaeology of Southeast Iran”.
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2024-01-29 17:44
Burial site, estimated to date from Ilkhanid era, unearthed in west-central Iran
TEHRAN – A team of archaeologists and cultural heritage experts has unearthed ancient ruins and remains of what they believe is related to a burial site most probably dating from the Ilkhanid era (1256-1335).
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2024-01-27 17:28
Iran to celebrate UNESCO recognition of Sadeh festival
TEHRAN – Iran’s Research Institute of Cultural Heritage and Tourism is set to hold an event, celebrating the UNESCO designation of the Sadeh festival as a shared heritage between the Islamic Republic and Tajikistan.
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2024-01-27 17:22
From pottery to burial practices: delving into the artistic legacy of Amlash civilization
TEHRAN – The Amlash civilization primarily flourished in what is known as Iran’s Gilan region, situated along the southwestern coast of the Caspian Sea.
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2024-01-26 17:17
Traces of early Paleolithic humans found near Tehran!
TEHRAN - The National Museum of Iran has revealed an exciting discovery in the south of Tehran - a collection of ancient stone tools dating back to the Paleolithic era.
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2024-01-21 17:20
Centuries-old graves discovered accidentally in northern Iran
TEHRAN – Some centuries-old graves have recently been discovered in the historical core of Rasht, the capital of Gilan province.
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2024-01-14 19:10
Newly-found inscribed brick may reveal Elamite water supply system in western Iran
TEHRAN - Iranian archaeologists in the Dehloran Valley have uncovered a brick inscribed with the Akkadian script, accompanied by intricately patterned bricks, potentially revealing a water supply system of the Elamites.
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2024-01-10 17:38
Tang-e Chogan: a peek into enigmatic legacy of Sassanids
TEHRAN – Deep within the heart of Iran lies the awe-inspiring site of Tang-e Chogan, a captivating testament to the grandeur of the Sassanid Empire (224–651).
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2024-01-03 17:47
By Afshin Majlesi
From preservation to prosperity: CEO unveils Isfahan’s restoration strategy
ISFAHAN - Mohammad-Ali Izadkhasti, the CEO of Isfahan’s Urban Revitalization Organization, recently spoke to the Tehran Times about the organization’s commitment to reviving Isfahan’s rich historical fabric.
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2024-01-01 17:34
Persepolis still harbors numerous mysteries, documentarist says
TEHRAN - Iranian filmmaker Pejman Mazaheripur, whose new documentary on Persepolis was screened at the Cinema Museum of Iran on Sunday evening, says the majestic UNESCO-registered site still harbors numerous unrevealed mysteries.
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2023-12-31 17:52
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.
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2023-12-30 17:45
Individuals in Kerman donate dozens of historical artifacts to cultural heritage museums
TEHRAN - In a heartwarming display of support for their cultural heritage, several people of Kerman generously contributed 281 historical and cultural items to the local unit safeguarding the province’s heritage.
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2023-12-30 17:32
By Afshin Majlesi
Reviving heritage: Isfahan’s alleyway transformed from dust to magnificence
ISFAHAN - As the sun sets over Isfahan’s horizon, casting a golden hue upon the newly revived passageway, one cannot help but feel a sense of awe and gratitude for breathing new life into a forgotten slice of history at the heart of this timeless city.
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2023-12-25 18:11
Archaeologist breathes new life into millennia-old pottery patterns
TEHRAN - An Iranian archaeologist has breathed new life into the realm of handicrafts by reviving millennia-old patterns of Iranian pottery.
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2023-12-24 16:48
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.
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2023-12-23 17:10
Konar Sandal undergoes excavation after a 17-year pause
TEHRAN – A fresh archaeological season has commenced on Konar Sandal, a Bronze-Age site in Iran’s Jiroft region, after a 17-year hiatus.
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2023-12-22 17:11
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.
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2023-12-19 18:09
From reed flute to one-centimeter bags, glimpses of Hastijan’s cave discoveries
TEHRAN – A special exhibition has been inaugurated at the National Museum of Iran showcasing peculiar findings from Hastijan’s Zel Cave, ranging from a Sasanian-era reed flute to one-centimeter bags, sleeves, and pieces of personal ornamentation.
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2023-12-18 17:30
Historical bathhouse discovered by accident in northeast Iran
TEHRAN – A team of restorers has discovered ruins of a centuries-old bathhouse while they were digging the surface for a restoration project.
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2023-12-15 21:56
The Achaemenid Empire: unprecedented in ancient world scale
TEHRAN - The Achaemenid Persian Empire stood as the most expansive empire of the ancient world, stretching from Anatolia and Egypt across Western Asia to Northern India and Central Asia.
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2023-12-13 18:13
Archaeologists to document ancient petroglyphs in Iran’s Tuyserkan
TEHRAN – A team of archaeologists and cultural heritage experts has commenced work to study and document arrays of ancient petroglyphs scattered across the Tuyserkan county of Iran’s Hamedan province.
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2023-12-11 16:48
Archaeological excavation to shed new light on Ardabil plain
TEHRAN – Following an initial survey on Tepe Beris of Ardabil, a team of archaeologists is to commence excavation on the hill intended to shed new light on the history of human settlement in the northwestern Iranian province.
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2023-12-10 17:28
Archaeologist elaborates on skeletons found in Persepolis
TEHRAN – Iranian archaeologist Ali Asadi has elaborated on human skeletons found in UNESCO-designated Persepolis, southern Iran.
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2023-12-05 17:55
Expert seeks UNESCO status for Iraj fortress, calls it remarkable phenomenon of Persian architecture
TEHRAN – A cultural heritage expert has proposed the nomination of the Iraj fortress for possible inclusion in UNESCO’s cultural heritage register.
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2023-11-27 17:03
Centuries-old clay seals depicting lifelike, mythical figures restored
TEHRAN - Ancient clay seals have undergone recent restoration and documentation in Semnan province, displaying a variety of themes from lifelike figures to mythical creatures.
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2023-11-24 17:38
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.
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2023-11-22 17:21
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).
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2023-11-21 17:31
Persian caravanserais: how restoration efforts can drive tourism, cultural preservation
TEHRAN - As Iran’s tourism looks to fully recover from the aftershocks of the coronavirus pandemic, a fresh push for the restoration and revival of Persian caravanserais may offer many benefits to the tourism sector.