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2025-02-07 21:30
Chinese archaeologists visit Susa’s World Heritage site
TEHRAN – On Thursday, a group of Chinese archaeologists, professors, and students visited the UNESCO World Heritage site of Susa in southwest Iran, gaining insights into the region's rich history, civilization, and unique historical artifacts.
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2025-02-05 17:35
Deputy tourism minister visits UNESCO-listed Tchogha Zanbil in Khuzestan
TEHRAN – On Wednesday, Ali Darabi, Deputy Minister of Cultural Heritage and Tourism, visited the UNESCO-listed Tchogha Zanbil, a prehistorical ruined ziggurat in Khuzestan province as part of his official tour of heritage projects in the region.
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2024-07-24 17:46
Dezful Mosque: an example of Persian architectural mastery
TEHRAN - The city of Dezful, sometimes referred to as the “city of bricks,” is a living museum of ancient Persian architecture, where every alley and corner reveals intricate designs and historical wonders.
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2024-01-12 17:20
Belarusian ambassador visits UNESCO sites in southwest Iran
TEHRAN - Dmitry Koltsov, the ambassador of the Republic of Belarus to Iran, embarked on a visit to the southwestern province of Khuzestan, where he explored the UNESCO-designated sites of Tchogha Zanbil and Susa.
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2023-12-06 17:48
Fortress within UNESCO-listed Susa undergoes restoration
TEHRAN – Restoration work has commenced on a prehistorical fortress, which is part of the UNESCO-registered Susa in southwest Iran.
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2023-10-28 17:52
Tchogha Zanbil celebrates 43rd anniversary of UNESCO designation
TEHRAN – On Friday, Tchogha Zanbil, a prehistoric ziggurat in southwest Iran, hosted a ceremony to mark the 43rd anniversary of its inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
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2023-10-09 17:47
Susa to develop tourist infrastructure
TEHRAN—Susa, a treasured ancient Iranian city occupying the whole southern flank of modern Shush, is set to develop tourist infrastructure as a prerequisite for a tourism boom.
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2023-09-26 17:52
Amazing archaeological finds dating back to Elamite era unearthed in western Iran
TEHRAN—Archaeologists in western Iran have found over 1,000 clay seals (and fragments) along with other “important” relics estimated to date from the Elamite era (3200–539 BC).
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2023-07-10 18:42
More than 6,000 foreign nationals visit Khuzestan
TEHRAN – Over 6,000 nationals arrived in the southwestern Khuzestan province from the beginning of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20) to July 8.
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2023-05-08 19:04
Elamite figurines unearthed in farming land near Susa
TEHRAN – Fragments of two clay figurines have recently been discovered in a farming land situated near the UNESCO-registered Susa, southwest Iran.
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2022-12-27 17:59
Ruins of ancient metal kiln unearthed in Susa
TEHRAN – A team of archaeologists has recently unearthed the ruins of a metal melting kiln after they dug trenches at a crossroads in the modern city of Shush, which partly lies on ancient Susa.
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2022-08-26 18:32
Archaeologists report deciphering Elamite script discovered in southern Iran
TEHRAN–A team of French archaeologists believes they have partially deciphered an ancient Elamite script found in southern Iran some 120 years ago.
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2022-08-21 18:31
Archaeological findings may push back Susa’s history by millennia
TEHRAN—Archaeologists have unearthed fragments in a significant discovery in Susa that may push back the history of the magnificent UNESCO-registered site by millennia.
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2022-06-12 18:32
Archaeologists in eastern Iran excavate relics from 4th millennium BC
TEHRAN – Archaeologists have recently a wide range of relics and ruined structures that date from the 4th millennium BC onwards.
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2022-05-21 18:57
Parthian coffins on show at Susa Museum
TEHRAN – Three rarely-seen coffins dating from the Parthian era (247 BC – 224 CE) have been put on show at the Susa Museum in southwest Iran.
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2022-04-25 18:43
Susa, a cradle of civilization
TEHRAN – Situated between the Karkheh and Dez rivers in southwest Iran, Susa was once one of the most important and glamorous cities of the ancient world.