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  • Heritage is identity: Iranian archaeologist exposes scale of war destruction to historic sites Yesterday 17:03

    Heritage is identity: Iranian archaeologist exposes scale of war destruction to historic sites

    TEHRAN – An Iranian archaeologist, Sonia Shidrang, highlighted in a global webinar hosted by the International Committee on Archaeological Heritage Management (ICAHM), a scientific committee under ICOMOS, that the 40-day war with the United States and the Israeli regime left 149 historical sites across 20 provinces damaged, and that Iran's cultural heritage now demands a response grounded in international law, rigorous documentation, and a concrete protection plan.

  • alamut 2026-07-12 17:04

    Alamut cited as a historic evidence of political, cultural and engineering ingenuity in UNESCO

    TEHRAN – Mohammad-Hassan Talebian, manager of the UNESCO nomination dossier for the Cultural Landscape of Alamout, said the site represents evidence of political, cultural and engineering ingenuity during a specific period of Iran’s history, as the country seeks inscription of the property on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

  • 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 2026-01-05 17:11

    Extension of Isfahan subway project awaits UNESCO approval

    TEHRAN—The extension of Isfahan’s Metro Line 2 near the city’s UNESCO-listed Jameh Mosque, also known as the Atiq Mosque, is under review at national and international levels and will proceed only after approval from UNESCO, officials said.