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2025-06-10 18:01
Sang-e Chakhmaq's 8,000-year-old flute featured in museum's new video project
TEHRAN - The National Museum of Iran, in collaboration with the Public Relations Department of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts, has begun producing a series of short videos to introduce its artifacts to the public.
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2025-05-30 14:17
Groundbreaking discovery in northern Persian Gulf sheds new light on early human migration
TEHRAN - A major archaeological discovery in the northern hinterlands of the Persian Gulf is transforming our understanding of early human migration into Asia.
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2025-05-27 18:03
Wezmeh Cave in west Zagros reveals window into prehistoric ecosystems
TEHRAN - In a landmark archaeological discovery, researchers have uncovered a remarkably diverse assemblage of Late Pleistocene and Early Holocene animal remains from Wezmeh Cave in western Iran’s Zagros Mountains.
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2025-04-30 18:06
Herding and hunting: National Museum study paints picture of Iron Age life
TEHRAN - A study by researchers from the National Museum of Iran has unveiled new insights into animal exploitation patterns during the Iron Age in Gilan province, which is bounded by the Caspian Sea, north of the country.
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2025-04-16 17:00
Researchers uncover key paleolithic findings in cave, western Iran
TEHRAN - A recent archaeological excavation in Ghamari Cave in Lorestan province has drawn considerable domestic and international attention.
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2025-03-14 17:39
Evidence of Neanderthal habitation discovered in Qamari Cave, western Iran
TEHRAN – A team of archaeologists has discovered some evidence of Neanderthal habitation during their recent survey conducted in Qamari Cave, located on the outskirts of Khorramabad in Lorestan province, western Iran.
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2024-12-14 18:31
Archaeological discoveries at Ahou Rockshelter to be presented at conference
TEHRAN - In celebration of Research Week, a scientific conference titled “Archaeology of Ahou Rockshelter and Gavbast Mountain: Bastak’s Millennia-Old Heritage” will be held on Wednesday, December 18, in Bastak, where the site is situated.
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2024-12-08 17:27
Unique opportunity to introduce Iran’s heritage to the Chinese
TEHRAN – The major exhibition “The Glory of Ancient Persia” provides a unique opportunity to introduce the ancient heritage of Iran to the Chinese public, the deputy director of Iran National Museum said on Sunday.
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2024-11-25 17:51
Uncovering secrets of ancient metallurgy in Masouleh region
TEHRAN - Experts believe that the Masouleh landscape in northern Iran is home to numerous metalworking sites, which reflect the region’s rich metal and iron resources and the extensive historical knowledge of its people. “The region transitioned from single-stage iron smelting furnaces to more complex four-stage furnace systems, demonstrating an evolution in smelting techniques over time.”
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2024-11-15 17:19
Specialized tour at National Museum of Iran showcases Paleolithic heritage
TEHRAN - On Wednesday, the National Museum of Iran hosted a specialized tour of its Paleolithic galleries, led by Fereidoun Biglari, head of the Paleolithic Department and cultural deputy at the museum.