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2024-05-18 18:28
Recovered Achaemenid tablets from U.S. unveiled at National Museum
TEHRAN - A significant section of Achaemenid tablets, lately recovered from the United States, was unveiled today at the National Museum of Iran.
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2024-03-12 15:50
“Ancient Iran: The Definitive Visual History” unveiled at National Museum
TEHRAN – On Sunday, the National Museum of Iran hosted the unveiling of a captivating new book titled “Ancient Iran: The Definitive Visual History”.
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2024-02-25 17:44
National Museum to host symposium on Iranian archaeology
TEHRAN – The 21st Symposium of the Iranian Archaeology is scheduled to be held at the National Museum of Iran from March 4 to 6, gathering a host of renowned archaeologists, related officials, and enthusiasts of the field.
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2024-01-30 17:51
National Museum of Iran honors Zohreh Rouhfar, distinguished professor of Islamic art
TEHRAN - Zohreh Rouhfar, a notable expert in Islamic art and archaeology, has received a heartfelt tribute, commemorating a lifetime of dedication to the field.
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2024-01-12 17:05
Glory of Ancient Persia attracts visitors to Beijing museum
TEHRAN – In a momentous event celebrating cultural exchange, “The Glory of the Ancient Persia” exhibition was inaugurated at the renowned Palace Museum in Beijing.
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2023-12-17 17:23
National Museum set to host exhibit of recovered Achaemenid tablets
TEHRAN – The National Museum of Iran is getting prepared to host a special exhibition of Achaemenid tablets which were returned home after nearly 90 years.
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2023-11-27 16:48
Achaemenid tablets recovered from U.S.: when will they be unveiled?
TEHRAN - More than two months have passed since the recovery of 3506 Achaemenid tablets, and the time for their unveiling has not yet been determined. However, the director of the National Museum of Iran announced their imminent display in this museum soon.
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2023-10-08 18:22
Prehistorical water system uncovered at legendry Sialk Hills
TEHRAN — An archaeological team has uncovered a prehistorical water system during excavations in Sialk Hills, located near Kashan, central Iran.
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2023-09-04 18:30
Iranian, Russian prestigious museums discuss possible cooperation
TEHRAN - On Saturday, the National Museum of Iran General Director Jabrael Nokandeh and his Russian counterpart Mikhail Piotrovsky, who presides over the Hermitage Museum, had a meeting in St. Petersburg, exploring ways expand cultural cooperation.
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2023-08-28 18:05
Relics recovered from France, UK on show at Tehran museum
TEHRAN – To mark a triumph of cultural diplomacy, the National Museum of Iran has put on show a number of smuggled relics recovered from France and the UK.
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2023-07-10 18:41
Recovered Iranian carving seized by UK border patrol goes on show at National Museum
TEHRAN – This morning, an ancient Iranian carving returned by the UK after it was recovered from smugglers at Stansted airport was put on show at the National Museum of Iran in downtown Tehran.
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2023-06-27 21:10
Iran, Uzbekistan museums ink MoU to deepen cooperation
TEHRAN – On Tuesday, the National Museum of Iran inked a memorandum of understanding with the Museum of Oriental Miniature of Uzbekistan to deepen cooperation.
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2023-06-19 21:48
Director of Silk Road Archaeology Center visits National Museum
TEHRAN - The director of the Silk Road Archaeology Center has met with the authorities of Iran National Museum during his tour of the prestigious museum in downtown Tehran.
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2023-02-19 22:00
UNESCO official visits National Museum
TEHRAN – Golda El-Khoury, who presides over the UNESCO Office in Tehran, has paid a visit to the National Museum of Iran.
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2023-02-08 23:34
Veteran curator and cultural heritage expert Abbas Etemad Fini dies
TEHRAN - Veteran Iranian museum curator, restorer, and cultural heritage expert Abbas Etemad Fini died on Tuesday after a period of illness.
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2023-01-13 22:48
Tehran museum exhibits 7,000-year-old mother and child figurine to mark Women's Day
TEHRAN – On the occasion of National Women’s Day, the National Museum of Iran has put on show a 7,000-year-old clay figurine of a mother hugging her child.
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2022-12-23 21:30
National Museum showcases artifacts bearing pomegranates as focal theme
TEHRAN– The National Museum of Iran has launched an exhibition on the theme of the pomegranate, which has long been a delicate cultural element in the Iranian plateau.
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2022-12-14 12:06
Danish archaeologist Peder Mortensen, famed for Iranian studies, dies at 88
TEHRAN – The Danish archaeologist Peder Mortensen, famed for intensive Iranian studies, dies at 88.
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2022-09-20 19:03
National Museum, Italian university explore ways to strengthen ties
TEHRAN—The National Museum of Iran on Tuesday said it has negotiated with Italy's Salento University to explore ways to foster collaboration.
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2022-08-27 19:09
Archaeologists have excavated 5,000-year-old home in heart of Iran
TEHRAN—During their excavations in the Sialk hills, archaeologists have recently uncovered the ruins of a home, which according to preliminary estimates dates at least 5,000 years.
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2022-07-29 20:54
National Museum publishes second issue of its Iran journal
TEHRAN - The National Museum of Iran has recently published the second issue of its prestigious journal, which includes scientific studies and articles on archaeology, museum management and restoration.
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2022-06-12 18:34
Iraqi minister visits National Museum of Iran
TEHRAN - On Sunday, Iraqi Minister of Culture, Tourism, and Antiquities Hassan Nazim paid a visit to the National Museum of Iran, which is chock-full of priceless objects showcasing the juicy history of the nation.
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2022-06-10 21:00
Tehran, Beijing consider joint exhibits of ancient relics
TEHRAN – Iran and China consider plans to hold joint exhibitions of their historical relics.
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2022-05-28 21:06
Iranian Elamitologist honored by UNESCO
TEHRAN –On Friday, the Iranian National Commission for UNESCO held a ceremony at the National Museum of Iran in downtown Tehran to commemorate veteran researcher and Elamitologist Abdolmajid Arfaei.
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2022-05-23 19:15
By Afshin Majlesi
Please do touch! Exhibition for blind opens in Tehran
TEHRAN – An exhibition aimed at the visually impaired has opened in downtown Tehran, inviting visitors to touch replicas and enjoy pieces they would normally only read or hear about.
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2022-05-22 19:04
Achaemenid tablets returned to Persepolis for public show
TEHRAN – A selection of Achaemenid clay tablets, which were on loan from Iran to the Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago since 1935, has recently been put on show in the UNESCO-registered Persepolis.
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2022-05-21 18:56
Gorgan to host exhibit of exquisite potteries, tiles and porcelains
TEHRAN – Gorgan Archaeological Museum is set to host a loan exhibition of exquisite potteries, tiles, and porcelains.
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2022-05-20 17:50
Hoard of relics, donated by two Iranian families, on show at Tehran museum
TEHRAN – A hoard of relics, donated by two Iranian families, has been put on show at the National Museum of Iran in downtown Tehran.
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2022-04-18 22:11
Iran museum eager to deepen ties with Singapore
TEHRAN – The National Museum of Iran has announced its readiness to expand ties with cultural heritage museums in Singapore.
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2022-03-14 22:12
Prehistorical glazed bricks, recovered from smuggler in Switzerland, go on show at Tehran museum
TEHRAN – A collection of prehistorical glazed bricks, which has been recovered from a smuggler in Switzerland, has been put on show at the National Museum of Iran in downtown Tehran.