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2026-07-19 18:48
Prominent Iranian archaeologist Ismail Yaghmaei passes away at 84
TEHRAN – Ismail Yaghmaei (also known as Ehsan Yaghmaei), one of Iran’s renowned archaeologists and a veteran of the country’s cultural heritage, passed away on Sunday morning, at Pars Hospital in Tehran. He was 84.
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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?
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2026-02-25 18:03
Elamitologist Abdolmajid Arfa’i, decipherer of Cyrus Cylinder, dies at 86
TEHRAN – Professor Abdolmajid Arfa’i, Elamite scholar and prominent researcher of ancient Elamite and Akkadian languages, died on Wednesday, after a period of illness. He was 86.
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2026-02-22 16:21
Latest issue of Iran National Museum Journal now available
TEHRAN - Jebrael Nokandeh, director-general of the National Museum of Iran, said on Sunday that the latest edition of the museum’s journal, which is published every six months, has been released.
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2025-12-05 17:43
‘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.