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  • Dr. Jebrael Nokandeh, Director-General of the National Museum of Iran (L), speaks during an exclusive interview with the Tehran Times in Tehran, June 23, 2026. 2026-07-01 20:10

    By Afshin Majlesi

    War, memory and the race to save a civilization

    An interview with Dr. Jebrael Nokandeh, Director of the National Museum of Iran

    TEHRAN – What happens when one of the world's oldest civilizations is confronted with the realities of modern warfare? How do museums prepare for conflict, protect irreplaceable artifacts, and respond when cultural institutions come under threat? And what lessons have museum professionals learned from navigating these extraordinary challenges?

  • Isfahan says restoration of war-damaged historic buildings 80% complete 2026-05-23 20:55

    Isfahan says restoration of war-damaged historic buildings 80% complete

    TEHRAN - Restoration work on Isfahan’s historic buildings damaged during the recent war with the US and Israeli regime has reached 80% completion, with most structural repairs expected to be finalized within two weeks, a municipal official said on Saturday.

  • Zagros Paleolithic Museum damaged by blast wave from recent US strikes 2026-05-21 01:10

    Zagros Paleolithic Museum damaged by blast wave from recent US strikes

    TEHRAN – The Zagros Paleolithic Museum in Kermanshah, the first specialized museum of its kind in the region, has sustained damage from a blast wave generated by recent US airstrikes on the city’s historical center. The museum is housed within the historic Biglar Beigi Tekyeh (also known as Biglarbaigi), a Qajar-era Hosseinieh that is a recognized national heritage site.