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‘The Land of Legends’ unveiled at National Museum ceremony
TEHRAN – The unveiling ceremony of the book “Iran, The Land of Legends” was held on Tuesday evening at the National Museum.
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2025-11-24 17:15
‘Narrators of Ancient Iran’ extended after popular demand
TEHRAN - Due to “its great success”, the exhibition “Narrators of Ancient Iran: A Selection of Objects from the National Museum” has been extended for one month and will now remain open to the public until December 21.
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2025-11-09 16:35
UNESCO recognition of Cyrus Cylinder highlights Iran’s role in human rights, museum director says
TEHRAN – The recent UNESCO recognition of the Cyrus Cylinder as one of the earliest documents on human rights is a source of national pride and a reaffirmation of Iran’s contribution to universal human values, the director of the National Museum of Iran said on Sunday.
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2025-10-22 19:17
By Afshin Majlesi
Iran-China relations through ages: an interview with National Museum director
In an exclusive interview with the director of the National Museum of Iran, we explore the remarkable “Silk Legacy” exhibition currently underway in Tehran. The show offers an unprecedented look at the deep and enduring cultural ties between Iran and China, tracing a connection that stretches back over four millennia.
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2025-10-22 18:07
Inside the Silk Legacy: National Museum director discusses Iran-China cultural relations
Jebrael Nokandeh, director of the National Museum of Iran, sat down with the Tehran Times in his office on October 21, 2025, for an exclusive interview about Silk Legacy, an ongoing exhibition featuring millennia of cultural exchanges between Iran and China.
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2025-10-05 17:27
‘Narrators of Ancient Iran’ on view at National Museum
TEHRAN – A new exhibition titled “Narrators of Ancient Iran: A Selection of Objects from the National Museum” has opened its doors to the public at the vast, prestigious museum, which is located in downtown Tehran.
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2025-09-28 18:57
National Museum is to reopen after three-month closure
TEHRAN – The National Museum of Iran is set to reopen tomorrow after more than three months of closure, starting with an exhibition titled “Narrators of Ancient Iran,” the museum announced.
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2025-09-03 17:11
Commemorative stamp unveiled to mark Khorramabad’s UNESCO World Heritage inscription
KHORRAMABAD — In a landmark celebration of Iran’s deep prehistory, a commemorative stamp honoring the Prehistoric Sites of the Khorramabad Valley has officially been unveiled at Falak-ol-Aflak Castle.
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2025-09-01 15:22
Beijing exhibit features 7,000 years of Iranian civilization in digital format
TEHRAN – Iran’s National Museum is showcasing 7,000 years of civilization in digital format at a new exhibition in Beijing that brings together cultural relics from member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).
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2025-08-20 09:35
Sheila R. Canby, who shaped the study of Islamic art, dies at 76
TEHRAN - The world of Islamic art history is mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished figures, Sheila R. Canby, who passed away this week.
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2025-08-17 17:57
'Iran, The Land of Legends' hits bookstore shelves
TEHRAN – “Iran, The Land of Legends” is the latest publication by acclaimed photographer and artist Davoud Vakilzadeh, produced in collaboration with the National Museum of Iran.
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2025-05-06 18:41
Mongolian delegation visits Iran’s National Museum, explores avenues for expanded cultural ties
TEHRAN - A high-ranking delegation from Mongolia visited the National Museum of Iran on Monday to explore opportunities for expanded cultural and museum cooperation between the two nations.
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2025-04-15 17:12
National Museum session explores visible and invisible forces in exhibition spaces
TEHRAN – A specialized session titled “Presenting Visible and Invisible Forces within the Museums” was held on Monday at the National Museum of Iran, focusing on the evolving role of museums in contemporary society.
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2025-04-11 17:27
Tehran, Astana agree on joint exhibitions and museum collaborations
TEHRAN - National Museum of Iran Director Jebrael Nokandeh and his Kazakh counterpart have arranged to expand joint exhibitions and museum collaborations.
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2024-12-07 16:46
‘Glory of Ancient Persia’, an exhibition of top Iranian artifacts, opens in Urumqi
TEHRAN - The “Glory of Ancient Persia”, which is a loan exhibition of Iranian artifacts, officially opened at the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Museum in Urumqi on Friday.
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2024-10-23 18:21
Spanish ambassador visits National Museum of Iran
TEHRAN – On Tuesday, the Spanish ambassador to Iran, Antonio Sánchez-Benedito, and his wife toured the National Museum of Iran.
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2024-10-11 17:12
Museum chief sheds light on showcased Achaemenid tablets recently repatriated from U.S.
TEHRAN - Jebrael Nokandeh, director of the National Museum of Iran, has provided detailed insights into the 30 recently repatriated Achaemenid tablets currently on display at the prestigious museum.
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2024-10-08 17:33
President unveils Achaemenid clay tablets recently returned from U.S.
TEHRAN – On Tuesday, President Masoud Pezeshkian, accompanied by his Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts unveiled 30 Achaemenid clay tablets at the National Museum of Iran in downtown Tehran.
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2024-08-31 17:14
Reassessment project at Tepe Sialk enters third phase
TEHRAN – The third phase of a reassessment project has commenced at Tepe Sialk, a treasured ancient site situated near Kashan in Isfahan province.
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2024-08-19 18:01
National Museum hosts meeting on Muharram mourning symbols
TEHRAN - A specialized meeting was held on Sunday at the National Museum of Iran to commemorate the exhibition “Alam and Tuq: Symbols and Allegory of Muharram”.
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2024-07-16 17:29
Special Exhibition at National Museum celebrates Muharram symbols
TEHRAN- The National Museum of Iran has unveiled the exhibition, “Alam and Tuq: Symbols and Allegory of Muharram,” in honor of the Imam Hussain (AS), the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), which was martyred on the tenth day of the lunar month in 680 CE.
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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.