Sassanid Archaeological Landscape of Fars Region

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  • Practical conservation workshop held at ruined Sassanid palaces 2026-11-01 16:49

    Practical conservation workshop held at ruined Sassanid palaces

    TEHRAN - A practical training workshop on emergency conservation and restoration at the Palace of Ardashir and Qal'eh Dokhtar (“Maiden Castle”) near Firuzabad, southern Iran, has brought together heritage conservation specialists and university students to provide hands-on experience in protecting historic structures.

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