Sassanid

2026-05-30 18:16

Quri Qaleh: Discover one of Asia’s longest water caves in western Iran

TEHRAN - Nestled in the foothills of the Shaho mountain range in western Iran, Quri Qaleh Cave stands as one of the country’s most remarkable natural attractions. Located near the village of Quri Qaleh, approximately 86 to 90 kilometers northwest of the city of Kermanshah and about 10 kilometers from Paveh, the cave is a geological masterpiece that combines natural beauty, ancient history, and ecological significance.

2026-05-30 18:05

Iranian researchers uncover likely image of last Sasanian king

TEHRAN - Researchers from University of Tehran have identified what they believe may be the last known portrait of Yazdegerd III, the final king of the Sasanian Empire, following archaeological excavations at the ancient Bazeh Hur fire temple in northeastern Iran, according to a study published in the Italian academic journal East and West.

2026-05-19 19:55

A look at Iran’s treasure trove in Russia

The State Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg, Russia, houses one of the most important and richest collections of pre-Islamic Iranian art and artifacts in the world. This unique collection ranges from Elamite pottery to Achaemenid reliefs and Parthian coins, offering visitors a vivid picture of the history and art of ancient Iran.

2026-05-05 23:55

Warnings raised over threats to UNESCO-listed Sassanid landscape in southern Iran

TEHRAN - Iranian cultural heritage authorities have issued a warning over a series of escalating threats facing the UNESCO-listed Sassanid Archaeological Landscape of Fars Region, citing structural decay, incomplete excavations, and ongoing legal and management challenges that risk undermining one of the country’s most significant historical ensembles.

2026-02-25 10:03

Boundary survey commenced around Asirabad historical mound in Saveh

TEHRAN – A team of archaeologists and cultural heritage experts has begun a field survey to propose a protective buffer zone for the Asirabad historical mound, which is located in the southeastern part of Saveh, a local official said on Tuesday.

2026-02-18 17:12

Discover ancient pottery skills practiced by women in Hormozgan’s Behdeh village

TEHRAN-- In the hinterland of the Persian Gulf and in the east of Hormozgan province, the village of Behdeh is a little-known gem, carrying ancient knowledge in the field of handmade pottery; knowledge that is rooted in the historical memory and daily life of the women of this land.

2026-02-09 14:55

Archaeological excavations continue at Yazdgerd III Castle

TEHRAN-- According to the director of Kermanshah’s Parthian-Sassanid Axis World Heritage Site, given that many secrets still remain about Yazdgerd III Castle, continuing archaeological excavations, restoration, and preservation of the ancient monument are on the agenda.

2026-02-02 17:02

MP hails Belad-e Shapur’s bazaar restoration

TEHRAN-- Revival of the historical Belad-e Shapur Bazaar in Dehdasht, Kohgiluyeh-Boyerahmad province, is a lasting and effective measure.

2026-01-28 17:06

Qasr-e Shirin needs decades of archaeological work, heritage official says

TEHRAN - Iran’s western county of Qasr-e Shirin requires up to a century of archaeological research due to the number of historical sites dating back to the Sassanid period, a senior provincial heritage official said on Tuesday.

2026-01-28 16:57

Siraf historic port dossier submitted to UNESCO for World Heritage review

TEHRAN - Iran has formally submitted the nomination dossier for the historic port of Siraf to UNESCO for review and possible inscription on the World Heritage list, the deputy minister for cultural heritage said on Wednesday.

2026-01-25 17:25

Heritage sites in Fars province to be monitored by drones

TEHRAN – Fars’ cultural heritage department is set to use drones and electronic monitoring systems to oversee nationally and globally registered heritage sites scattered across the southern Iranian province.

2026-01-04 17:19

Mend pottery, narrative of 5,000 years of art, culture, life in desert

TEHRAN--Pottery artifacts from the village of Mend with geometric and plant motifs, discovered in excavations conducted around Gonabad, indicate the advanced civilization of people of this region about 5,000 years ago.

2026-01-03 16:55

Khor and Biabanak could emerge as desert tourism hub

TEHRAN--The Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts has launched a targeted approach to strengthen the desert tourism, support the Sassanid heritage, and improve the residential and service infrastructure of Khor and Biabanak county in Isfahan province. The balanced development of desert tourism will be one of the future drivers of Iran's cultural economy.

2025-12-24 16:30

Borujerd apple festival registered in tourism events calendar

TEHRAN--Borujerd apple festival in Lorestan province was registered in Iran’s tourism events calendar, said the head of the Borujerd Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Department on Wednesday.

2025-12-23 17:33

Sasanian-era pottery jar discovered in southern Iran

TEHRAN – A pottery jar dating back to the Sasanian era has recently been discovered in Dehqaed village of Bushehr province, southern Iran, following recent rainfall, the provincial tourism chief said on Tuesday.

2025-12-22 17:45

Archaeologist says pomegranate origin traces back to the Iranian plateau

TEHRAN--Pomegranate is not only a plant native to the Iranian plateau, but also a symbol of civilization that has been present in Iranian culture as a symbol of fertility, blessing, and continuity of life, at least since the Iron Age until today, and rituals such as Yalda Night are a direct continuation of this ancient tradition.

2025-12-15 17:02

Sassanid-era inscription referring to royal festival discovered

TEHRAN — An Iranian archaeologist said a Sassanid-era inscription referring to the calendar of a royal festival has recently been discovered on rock cliffs in the Marvdasht Plain in southern Iran.

2025-12-13 17:15

10 conservation, organizing projects planned for Sassanid World Heritage site of Fars

TEHRAN--Director of Sassanid Landscape World Heritage site of Fars province announced the completion of administrative procedures to sign contracts for 10 new conservation and organizing projects in two world heritage sites of this landscape.

2025-12-06 17:39

Archaeologists uncover traces of ‘7,000-year-old’ village beneath Iran’s historic Dehdasht

TEHRAN - Archaeologists in Iran have discovered evidence of a prehistoric settlement dating back up to 7,000 years beneath the historic city of Dehdasht in Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad province, the lead researcher said on Saturday.

2025-11-17 15:34

Takht-e Soleyman: A 3,000-year-old mystery in Iran’s history

TEHRAN-Takht-e Soleyman is a unique archaeological site in a mountainous area of West Azarbaijan province, with aspects that remain mysterious even after more than 3,000 years.

2025-11-15 17:48

Azar-Barzin Mehr fire temple, a treasure of history and cultural identity of ancient Iran

TEHRAN--Azar-Barzin Mehr fire temple is located in the heart of Reyvand mountains and is considered one of the most important religious buildings pertaining to Sassanid era.

2025-11-12 17:17

Needle-carved image linked to Sasanian king found in Southern Iran

TEHRAN — A needle-carved rock image believed to depict a Sasanian king has been discovered in the cliffs of the ancient city of Istakhr, located in Marvdasht Plain, an archaeologist said.

2025-11-08 16:27

Echoes of the past: Early Sassanian natural mummy on public display

A remarkable archaeological discovery made by miners in Iran’s Zanjan province three decades ago has, after extensive scientific investigation, been confirmed as the naturally preserved remains of a man from the early Sassanian Empire.

2025-11-01 14:28

Over 1,700 caravanserais still standing across Iran, researcher says

TEHRAN – More than 1,700 caravanserais dating from the Sassanid to the Qajar periods remain across Iran, with about 60% of them still active or capable of restoration, a university researcher said.

Jebrael Nokandeh, Director of the National Museum of Iran

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.

2025-10-14 16:50

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