More Bronze-Age objects recovered in Jiroft

TEHRAN – Iranian authorities have recently confiscated 11 Bronze-Age objects from smugglers in Jiroft. The seizure comes days after the police recovered three of same-age relics there.

5000-year-old objects recovered in Jiroft

TEHRAN – Iranian authorities have recently recovered three objects estimated to date from 5,000 years ago, IRNA reported on Tuesday.

Sassanid-era potteries seized in southern Iran

TEHRAN – A total of twelve Sassanid-era potteries have recently been confiscated from people who were illegally excavating in Kazerun county, southern Fars province.

100 historical relics to be restored in Qom

TEHRAN – A total of 100 historical objects are up for restoration by teams of cultural heritage experts and restorers across Qom province, central Iran, CHTN reported.

Smuggled relics seized in northern Iran

TEHRAN – Iranian authorities have recently confiscated several historical relics from smugglers in the northern city of Behshahr, Mazandaran province.

Historical relics seized in Sarab

TEHRAN – Iranian authorities have recently seized a patchwork of historical relics from a person who was illegally keeping them in the northwestern city of Sarab.

Centuries-old copy of Quran recovered

TEHRAN – A centuries-old copy of the Holy Quran has been recovered by the Iranian police.

By Parham Janfeshan

Role of museums in improving efficiency of historical buildings

The International Museum Day, May 18, is an important event and a reminder of the 5th statement of the International Council of Museums (ICOM) general assembly, approved on May 28, 1977 in Moscow.

38 historical relics seized in Ardebil

TEHRAN – Iranian authorities have recently confiscated 38 historical objects from smugglers in Meshgin Shahr, northwestern Ardebil province.