Safavid

2024-04-28 17:01

Nomadic arts: discover rich tradition of Gabbeh carpets

TEHRAN - Gabbeh is a simple and colorful hand-knotted textile with a pile of long threads. It is exclusively made by the nomadic people of southern Iran and is used as a floor covering.

2024-03-06 17:47

Cultural heritage alert: Taj al Molk dome at Isfahan’s Jameh Mosque in critical condition

TEHRAN - A researcher specializing in the restoration of historical monuments has cautioned that the Taj al Molk dome chamber within the Jameh Mosque of Isfahan, also known as Atiq Mosque, is on the verge of destruction due to excessive moisture.

2024-01-22 17:48

400-year-old caravanserai to transform into cultural hub for handicrafts

TEHRAN - In a groundbreaking development, the deserted Shah Abbasi Caravanserai of Karaj is up for a transformative journey as local authorities announce plans to lease the historical site to private investors.

2024-01-16 17:48

Investigation underway for metro crossing near UNESCO-registered mosque in Isfahan

TEHRAN - The possibility of the metro line crossing in proximity to the UNESCO-designated Jameh Mosque of Isfahan is currently under examination by the Iran University of Science and Technology.

2023-12-24 17:01

17th-century caravanserai undergoes restoration

TEHRAN - The second phase of restoration work has been commenced on Aveh Caravanserai, a 17th-century monument in Saveh county of Markazi province.

2023-12-11 16:48

Exhibit explores treasured Ganjali Khan complex over time

TEHRAN – On Monday, a photo exhibition featuring old and fresh pictures of the 17th-century Ganjali Khan complex opened to the public in Harandi Garden Museum in Kerman province, southern Iran.

2023-12-03 17:28

400-year-old Jolfa Square to undergo restoration

TEHRAN – Isfahan’s tourism chief has revealed plans for the restoration of Jolfa Square, which is a gateway to a touristic Armenian neighborhood in the ancient city.

An interior view of Vank Cathedral located in the New Jolfa neighbourhood of Isfahan, central Iran.

2023-11-10 16:31

Vank Cathedral: A sip of Iran’s rich architectural culture in Isfahan

TEHRAN - The All Saviour’s Cathedral, locally known as Kelisa-ye Vank (“Vank Cathedral”) or the Church of the Saintly Sisters, is probably the most famous example of Christian religious architecture in the ancient city of Isfahan, known as “half the world”.

Louise Broadhurst, Christie’s head of Rugs & Carpets, sits beside a 400-year-old Persian carpet, during her presentation of the majestic work set to go on sale at the British auction house in London with a pre-sale estimate of £2-3 million.

2023-10-25 17:23

400-year-old Iranian carpet up for sale at Christie’s in London

TEHRAN – A majestic Persian carpet, handwoven some 400 years ago during the Safavid era, is up for sale at Christie’s in London with a pre-sale estimate of £2-3 million.

2023-10-04 18:13

Khosro Mosque restoration ends

TEHRAN—A project to restore the interior spaces of the 18th-century Khosro Mosque of Ardestan in central Iran to its former glory is nearing completion.

2023-09-19 18:21

Ruins of brick houses, estimated to date from Safavid era, unearthed in northern Iran

TEHRAN—Archaeologists have discovered ruins of several brick houses in Rasht, the capital of Gilan province in northern Iran. The ruins, based on their initial estimate, date back to the Safavid era (1501-1736).

Forgotten Persian lusterware revived by Natanz potters

2023-09-07 21:10

Forgotten lusterware revived by Natanz potters

TEHRAN — Reproduction of Persian lusterware ceramics, also known as Zarrin-fam potteries, has been commenced after centuries of neglect by a number of potters in Natanz, central Iran.

2023-09-02 18:29

Chehel Sotoun, where Safavid kings received dignitaries and ambassadors, undergoes restoration

TEHRAN—Restoration work commenced on the lavishly decorated terrace of Chehel Sotoun, where Shah Abbas II and his successors received dignitaries and ambassadors in the 17th century.

2023-08-20 22:00

Jameh Mosque of Semnan undergoes rooftop restoration

TEHRAN – A team of restorers has commenced work on the rooftop of Semnan Jameh Mosque, which is one of the earliest mosques built in Iran.

2023-07-24 20:57

17th-century Aveh caravansary undergoes restoration

TEHRAN —Restoration work has commenced on the 17th-century Aveh caravansary, one of the 999 massive inns constructed upon the order of Shah Abbas, the Safavid monarch, aimed to develop tourism and trade across Iran.

2023-06-13 23:00

Ancient antiquities confiscated by border security forces

TEHRAN - Iranian authorities have confiscated hundreds of relics, some of which date from the Parthian and Seleucid eras, from a cargo intended to be shipped from a southern port to the UAE.

2023-05-26 17:22

17th-century cannonballs handed over to Army Museum in Kerman

TEHRAN – On Thursday, six stone cannonballs, excavated from an ancient fort in Kerman in 2018, were officially handed over to the Army Museum of the southern Iranian province.

2023-05-20 20:55

Collection of rarely-seen carpets unveiled at Tehran museum

TEHRAN –A collection of rarely-seen carpets has been unveiled for a public exhibition at the National Museum of Iran in downtown Tehran, Mehr reported on Saturday.

2023-04-24 00:00

Safavid mosque in southwest Iran to undergo restoration

TEHRAN – A new restoration work is to commence on the ruins of the Safavid-era mosque situated in the ancient city of Belad Shapur, southwestern Iran.