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2026-01-12 18:31
Achaemenid reliefs far more than decoration
TEHRAN – Bas-relief carvings and rock-cut constructions made during the Persian Achaemenid Empire are far more than mere decoration. They are a powerful and sophisticated visual language designed to convey the empire’s ideology, unity, and grandeur.
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2026-01-05 17:12
23,000 foreign tourists visited Fars during March-September 2025
TEHRAN—Over 23,000 foreign tourists visited Fars province during the first half of current Iranian year (March-September 2025).
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2025-10-22 17:53
Kazan Kremlin hosting photo exhibit of Shiraz attractions
TEHRAN--The UNESCO-registered Kazan Kremlin, a historical citadel in the city of Kazan, Russia’s Republic of Tatarstan, is playing host to a photography exhibition of Shiraz historical, cultural and religious attractions.
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2025-08-29 17:12
Armenian Philharmonic Orchestra to perform at Persepolis, minister confirms
TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts has said that the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra will stage a concert on Sept. 6 at Persepolis, the UNESCO World Heritage site near Shiraz, to mark the orchestra’s 100th anniversary.
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2024-11-03 15:04
By Professor Mehdi Zare
Land subsidence threatens Takht-e Jamshid, Naqsh-e Rostam archaeological sites
TEHRAN - Land subsidence in the plains of Iran has affected the country's historical and archaeological monuments. The main cause of land subsidence in Iran is the excessive groundwater withdrawal for agricultural, industrial, and urban irrigation purposes.
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2024-06-25 20:47
Alireza Ghorbani to hold historic concert at Persepolis
TEHRAN-In a momentous occasion, acclaimed Iranian vocalist Alireza Ghorbani is set to make history by becoming the first singer to perform at the ancient Persepolis site (Takht-e Jamshid) in Shiraz, Fars Province.
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2024-06-22 17:58
Historical sites in Fars province ready to welcome major events
TEHRAN – More historical and cultural venues in Fars province have been equipped to host significant national and international events, a local official noted.
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2024-06-01 19:28
Tourists get to know Persepolis through a digital voyage
TEHRAN - Persepolis, Iran’s crown jewel of ancient civilization, has opened its gates to the world with the launch of a comprehensive website and an immersive audio guide.
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2024-01-01 17:34
Persepolis still harbors numerous mysteries, documentarist says
TEHRAN - Iranian filmmaker Pejman Mazaheripur, whose new documentary on Persepolis was screened at the Cinema Museum of Iran on Sunday evening, says the majestic UNESCO-registered site still harbors numerous unrevealed mysteries.
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2022-11-13 18:31
Photo: Bahman Vakhshour
Glimpses of grandeur: mobile shots of Persepolis
Photo collection, taken with a mobile phone, depicts the ruins of Persepolis in southern Iran, November 19, 2022. In its heyday, the ceremonial Achaemenid capital was the beating heart of a mighty empire that spread from the Indus River to Ethiopia.