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  • Five-year Iran-Poland study sheds new light on life in Iran before the Medes 2026-08-31 14:15

    Five-year Iran-Poland study sheds new light on life in Iran before the Medes

    TEHRAN - A five-year joint research project by the University of Tehran and the University of Warsaw has shed new light on the lives of communities in central Iran before the rise of the Median state, challenging the long-held view that Iron Age populations in the region were predominantly nomadic pastoralists.

  • Ancient Iranian goldsmithing in spotlight as 3,000-year-old earrings worn by actress spark heritage debate 2026-07-19 18:33

    Ancient Iranian goldsmithing in spotlight as 3,000-year-old earrings worn by actress spark heritage

    TEHRAN – A pair of earrings incorporating approximately 3,000-year-old Iranian gold medallions has sparked international debate over the use of ancient cultural artifacts in contemporary fashion, drawing renewed attention to the sophistication of ancient Iranian jewelry making and raising questions about the ownership, preservation and ethical use of archaeological objects.