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2024-05-11 18:01
Excavations unearth ancient layers of history at Falak ol-Aflak hill
TEHRAN – A team of archaeologists has embarked on a groundbreaking excavation project at Falak ol-Aflak hill, the site of the famed Sassanid-era fortress in Lorestan province.
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2024-05-10 17:37
UNESCO-listed Sassanian landscape to undergo restoration
TEHRAN – Fars’s tourism chief has announced plans to restore the UNESCO-registered Sassanid Archaeological Landscape, which is situated in the southern Iranian province.
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2024-04-27 18:19
ISCARSAH delegation tours Natanz historical sites
TEHRAN – Isfahan’s Natanz county has welcomed a team of experts from the International Scientific Committee on the Analysis and Restoration of Structures of Architectural Heritage.
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2024-04-17 14:15
Sassanian coins: from royal portraits to economic insights
TEHRAN - The coinage of the Sasanian Empire (circa 224-651 CE) serves as the most crucial primary source for its monetary and economic history and holds significant importance for both history and art history.
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2024-04-14 17:33
Eid-al-Fitr boost: 11k visits to Sassanid fort recorded in three days
TEHRAN – As one of the most sought-after historical places of interest across Iran, the Falak-ol-Aflak fortress drew in more than 11 thousand visitors in the course of the three-day Eid-al-Fitr holidays.
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2024-04-12 17:37
Glory of Persia: loaned treasures to extend winning Chinese hearts
TEHRAN – Dating its historical roots back to more than two millennia, tens of Persian relics, after 90 days of display in Beijing’s Palace Museum, are ready to resume their journey to alluring enthusiasts by being put on show for another three months in Shanghai Museum.
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2024-04-06 17:47
West Azarbaijan’s Nowruz tourism peaks at Takht-e Soleyman
TEHRAN – On Thursday evening, West Azarbaijan’s director-general of tourism announced that Takht-e Soleyman, a UNESCO-listed site, has hosted the highest number of visitors in the province in the course of the Nowruz holidays.
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2024-04-06 17:46
Name Shiraz identified on clay seal of Sassanids, archaeologist says
TEHRAN - In a remarkable archaeological revelation, the name “Shiraz” has been identified in Pahlavi script on a Sassanid-era clay sealing.
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2024-04-02 16:54
Sassanid coin depicting Empress Boran on view at Tehran museum
TEHRAN - A significant historical artifact, the Sassanid coin featuring Empress Boran (Purandokht), daughter of King Khosrow II, is now on display at the Money Museum in Tehran.
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2024-03-12 15:50
Khorasan’s Great Museum to showcase treasured ancient coins
TEHRAN – A captivating historical coin exhibition is planned to open doors at the prestigious Great Museum of Khorasan in the course of the upcoming Persian New Year’s holidays, Nowruz.
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2024-03-01 21:09
Cultural heritage activist warns of potential threats to UNESCO-listed site in southern Iran
TEHRAN - A cultural heritage activist has voiced concerns over plans to cultivate approximately 30 hectares of land within the boundaries of the ancient city of Bishapur.
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2024-02-02 17:56
Iran submits Khorramabad’s Valley and Falak-ol-Aflak Fortress for UNESCO recognition
TEHRAN – Iran has submitted a dossier on “Khorramabad's Valley and Falak-ol-Aflak Fortress” to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization for a possible registration as a World Heritage.
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2024-01-17 17:38
Flames of the past: discover temple’s enduring legacy in northeast Iran
TEHRAN - The fire temples, remnants of ancient times on the Iranian soil, continue to grace the mountain peaks and heart of the plains with their enduring presence.
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2024-01-10 17:38
Tang-e Chogan: a peek into enigmatic legacy of Sassanids
TEHRAN – Deep within the heart of Iran lies the awe-inspiring site of Tang-e Chogan, a captivating testament to the grandeur of the Sassanid Empire (224–651).
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2024-01-01 17:38
Sassanid temple in southern Iran needs urgent restoration, cultural heritage devotee says
TEHRAN – Siavash Aria, who is a cultural heritage devotee and expert, has raised an urgent plea for the restoration of the ancient Chahar-Taq of Kohnaru, a revered Sassanid-era ruined temple situated in southern Iran.
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2023-12-31 17:52
Unearthing history: archaeologists discover remnants of ‘mosque’ at Persepolis
TEHRAN - In the latest archaeological endeavors at the historic site of the UNESCO-designated Persepolis, remnants of a “mosque” dating back to the early Islamic era have been unearthed on the western side of the Apadana palace.
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2023-12-26 18:32
Centuries-old Narin fortress undergoes restoration
TEHRAN – A fresh season of restoration work has commenced on the ruins of the Narin fortress, which is a gigantic ancient mud-brick monument in the town of Meybod, central Yazd province.
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2023-12-22 17:11
UNESCO-listed Salasel castle undergoes restoration
TEHRAN - Restoration work has commenced on the UNESCO-listed Salasel castle, a significant element within the Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System situated in the southwestern Iranian city.
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2023-12-19 18:09
From reed flute to one-centimeter bags, glimpses of Hastijan’s cave discoveries
TEHRAN – A special exhibition has been inaugurated at the National Museum of Iran showcasing peculiar findings from Hastijan’s Zel Cave, ranging from a Sasanian-era reed flute to one-centimeter bags, sleeves, and pieces of personal ornamentation.
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2023-12-05 17:55
Expert seeks UNESCO status for Iraj fortress, calls it remarkable phenomenon of Persian architecture
TEHRAN – A cultural heritage expert has proposed the nomination of the Iraj fortress for possible inclusion in UNESCO’s cultural heritage register.
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2023-12-01 17:29
‘Throne of Solomon’: UNESCO-listed temple to hire guides fluent in foreign languages
TEHRAN – The UNESCO-designated Takht-e Soleyman, which was once a prime fire temple of the Zoroastrian faith in ancient Persia, intends to hire several multilingual tour guides to help enrich visits made by foreign nationals.
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2023-11-28 16:49
19th-century mural in 11th-century mosque restored
TEHRAN – Restoration work has come to an end on a 19th-century fresco within the Jameh Mosque of Semnan, which was constructed in the first half of the 11th century in the ancient Iranian city.
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2023-11-27 16:55
Isfahan official dismisses concerns over ‘false’ restoration of ancient bridge
TEHRAN – On Sunday, an official with Isfahan’s cultural heritage department dismissed recent concerns over the alleged false restoration of an ancient arch bridge in the historical Iranian city.
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2023-11-19 17:55
Taq-e Bostan: cable car installation strongly opposed for sake of UNESCO label
TEHRAN - The director of Taq-e Bostan, a treasured ancient site in western Iran, has voiced disapproval about the installation of a cable car, saying it will pose an obstacle to a possible UNESCO registration.
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2023-11-18 22:21
Iranian archeologists hail find of relics built more than 5500 years ago
TEHRAN – Archaeologists have unearthed some treasured ruins estimated to date from 4400 BC to 3500 BC.
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2023-11-12 17:32
Qal’eh Rudkhan, a historical gem in northern Iran, undergoes restoration
TEHRAN – A restoration project has commenced on Qal’eh Rudkhan, which is a top tourist destination in northern Iran.
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2023-11-11 17:12
Iran’s priorities for UNESCO listings unveiled
TEHRAN – Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Minister has implicitly unveiled the country’s top four candidates for possible UNESCO registrations.
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2023-11-08 17:53
Ancient DNA extracted from urn-like tombs unearthed in southwest Iran
TEHRAN – A team of experts has extracted DNA samples from the remains of ancient humans buried in urn-like clay tombs, which were unearthed accidentally earlier this year in southwest Iran.
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2023-11-07 17:48
Ancient clay seals restored, documented
TEHRAN – A collection of ancient clay seals bearing various themes, from realistic characters to mythical animals has recently been restored and documented in Semnan province.
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2023-11-05 17:45
Ardeshir Babakan’s palace restoration complete
TEHRAN – Iran has completed a project to restore the ruined palace of Ardeshir Babakan, a Sassanid King (r. 211/2–224), who was the founder of the Persian Sasanian Empire.