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  • Iranian Ashiq music tradition struggles for survival amid calls for greater support 2026-05-23 21:00

    Iranian Ashiq music tradition struggles for survival amid calls for greater support

    ZANJAN - The centuries-old tradition of Ashiq music in northwestern Iran remains a vital expression of regional identity and oral history, but a number of performers and enthusiasts say stronger institutional support is needed to preserve the art form for future generations.

  • Ardabil 2025-10-13 17:21

    Excavations underway at Ardabil’s ancient site

    TEHRAN—Excavations are underway at Qeshlaq Tappaci site in Ardabil province with the goal to compile the cultural characteristics of the Neolithic era in the northwestern Iranian region, as well as to present the time period of these cultures within the framework of Iranian archaeological chronology.