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2024-09-10 18:16
5,200-year-old remains unearthed at Tape Bor in western Iran
TEHRAN - Archaeologists have discovered 5,200-year-old cultural remains at Tape Bor, an ancient site near the city of Javanrud in Kermanshah province.
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2024-08-18 18:11
Archaeologists urge creation of ‘anti-treasure hunting task force’
TEHRAN – A number of Iranian archaeologists have expressed their support for the establishment of an “anti-treasure hunting task force” aimed to preserve cultural heritage of the nation for future generations.
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2024-08-13 17:55
Tehran festival delves into Arbaeen heritage among nations
TEHRAN – The first international event dedicated to Arbaeen heritage took place in Tehran, bringing together scholars, researchers, and experts to explore the cultural and historical significance of the religious occasion which marks the culmination of 40 days of mourning for Imam Hussain (AS), the third Shia Imam.
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2024-07-06 18:11
Arash the Archer symbol of bravery and peace, RICHT director says
TEHRAN – The director of Iran’s Research Institute of Cultural Heritage and Tourism has emphasized the deep roots of the ancient festival of Tirgan in Iranian culture, stating that Arash the Archer symbolizes both peace and bravery.
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2024-05-17 17:31
Tabriz to host conference on historical property conservation
TEHRAN – The 13th edition of a biennial conference on the conservation and restoration of historical-cultural relics and architectural elements will be held at Tabriz Islamic Art University on May 19 and 20.
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2024-01-29 17:44
Burial site, estimated to date from Ilkhanid era, unearthed in west-central Iran
TEHRAN – A team of archaeologists and cultural heritage experts has unearthed ancient ruins and remains of what they believe is related to a burial site most probably dating from the Ilkhanid era (1256-1335).
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2023-12-24 16:53
Expert calls for archaeologists’ involvement in schools to raise awareness of cultural heritage
TEHRAN - Mostafa Dehpahlavan, who presides over Iran’s Research Institute of Cultural Heritage & Tourism, has called for collaborative efforts to integrate cultural heritage treasures into the school curriculum.
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2023-10-14 18:20
9,000-year-old site near Tehran: top archaeologist urges preliminary work for possible UNESCO label
TEHRAN–A senior Iranian archaeologist has underlined the need for conducting preliminary work aimed to pave the way for possible registration of Tepe Ozbaki, a 9,000-year-old site, situated some 80 km from Tehran.
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2023-10-06 17:36
Iranian, Russian restorers to share expertise at Tehran conference
TEHRAN—Several restorers and cultural heritage experts from Iran and Russia have been invited to bring together in-house expertise at a binational conference to be held in downtown Tehran.
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2023-09-24 18:10
Experts discuss metaphysical symbols of so-called Arab-Jinn carpets
TEHRAN—On Wednesday, a panel of cultural heritage experts discussed metaphysical symbols of what they called “Arab-Jinn carpets” once being woven in Iran’s southern Fars province.
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2023-07-02 19:55
Iranian, French archaeologists commence follow-up survey in northeast Iran
TEHRAN – A team of Iranian and French archaeologists has commenced a follow-up survey on the ruins of Viranshahr, situated in the Khorasan region, northeast Iran.