Tchogha Zanbil

2022-01-15 18:18

Iwan-e Karkheh, a forgotten gem of Sassanid architecture

TEHRAN – Once a prosperous gem of Sassanid urban setting and architecture, Iwan-e Karkheh is now a gatway to many ancient attractions in Iran’s southwestern Khuzestan province.

2021-11-16 20:30

Visually impaired people toured Khuzestan attractions

TEHRAN – Khuzestan has hosted a group of 20 visually impaired people on a tour across the southwestern province.

2021-11-12 17:41

Susa: a gateway to must-see destinations

TEHRAN – In southwest Iran is situated Susa, a captivating UNESCO-listed archaeological site occupying the whole southern flank of modern Shush. Originally similar in scale to the UNESCO-designated Persepolis, the city saw countless invasions and sackings during its history which spans almost 6000 years.

2021-08-07 18:47

Susa: get to know Iran’s legendary ruined city

TEHRAN – Ancient Susa is one of Iran’s most treasured sights. The UNESCO-designated city, now flanked by the modern city of Shush, formerly belonged to the Elamite, Persian, and Parthian empires.

2021-07-16 21:48

Visit Khuzestan, land of sunshine, palm trees and history

TEHRAN – The southwestern Iranian province of Khouzestan is one of the oldest regions on the Iranian plateau. Due to its oil refineries, Khouzestan is considered to be the heartland of Iranian energy production.

2021-06-11 20:30

UNESCO sites in Khuzestan determined for joint project by Iranian, Italian missions

TEHRAN - Three UNESCO World Heritage sites in Khuzestan province have been selected as the pilot area of a joint project to be undertaken by Iranian and Italian missions.

2021-05-19 17:59

Haft-Tappeh and Tchogha Zanbil named best museum of the year

TEHRAN – Haft-Tappeh and Tchogha Zanbil Museum, which largely showcases Elamite relics and monuments, has been selected as the best museum of the year.

2021-03-03 20:30

Iran’s 1000th museum to open to public within year

TEHRAN - Iran’s 1000th cultural heritage museum will be inaugurated in the next Iranian calendar year, which begins on March 21, the director of museums and historical properties at the tourism ministry announced on Wednesday.

2021-02-28 18:17

Prehistorical gate leading to modern World Heritage undergoes restoration

TEHRAN – One of the gates of the UNESCO-registered Tchogha Zanbil, a ruined prehistoric ziggurat and a top tourist destination in southwest Iran, is being restored and preserved to maintain its originality, the director of the World Heritage site has announced.

2021-02-12 23:40

UNESCO-designated Tchogha Zanbil equipped with electronic protection devices

TEHRAN – Sets of electronic protection devices and surveillance cameras have recently been installed across the UNESCO-registered Tchogha Zanbil, which is a ruined prehistoric ziggurat and a top tourist destination in southwest Iran.

2021-01-18 19:17

Archaeological survey starts on ruined palaces of Tchogha Zanbil

TEHRAN – A team of archaeologists and cultural heritage experts have commenced a comprehensive survey on the ruined palaces of Tchogha Zanbil, which is a UNESCO-registered prehistorical site in southwest Iran.

2021-01-05 21:44

Prehistorical clay heads, griffin, earthen mask added Iran national heritage list

TEHRAN – A total of eleven prehistorical works of art, including clay heads, a griffin, and an earthen mask unearthed years ago in Iran’s Khuzestan province, have recently been inscribed on the national heritage list.

2020-11-14 20:30

Sugar factory not to be built within World Heritage properties

TEHRAN – Following many ups and downs, the construction of a controversial sugar factory within the legal boundaries of UNESCO-registered Tchogha Zanbil, a prehistoric ziggurat in southwest Iran, is now cancelled.

2020-09-28 19:30

View gigantic ziggurat of Tchogha Zanbil in 360 virtual tour

TEHRAN – Cultural heritage enthusiasts and ordinary people can virtually walk through the amazing ziggurat of Tchogha Zanbil, a UNESCO-registered prehistorical capital in southwest Iran, using a cutting-edge 3D technology.

An Iranian bronze padlock in the shape of a ram

2020-09-04 18:32

A brief history of locks, locksmiths in Iran

TEHRAN – Available evidence suggests that locks have been made in Iran since at least the second millennium BC.

2020-08-24 20:58

Advanced digital mapping starts at UNESCO-tagged Tchogha Zanbil, Haft-Tappeh

TEHRAN – A new digital mapping has been commenced at the UNESCO-registered Tchogha Zanbil and its nearby archaeological site, Haft-Tappeh, using an advanced low altitude unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).

2020-07-16 00:31

Historical mansion being restored into manuscript museum

TEHRAN – The second season of restoration work has been started on Birjandi Historical House in a bid to turn the centuries-old mansion to a top manuscript museum in Borujerd, Lorestan province, western Iran.

2020-05-03 20:02

Tehran Times: an advocate of cultural heritage, travel and folk awareness

Iran’s first UNESCO sites registered when the daily was born

TEHRAN - Since it was established in May 1979, the Tehran Times has put the priority on covering top stories about Iran’s history, cultural heritage, tourism, folk traditions, festivals and arts as well as notifying potential threats in these realms in line with its main mission to air the voice of the Islamic Revolution.

2020-04-12 21:00

Lorestan registers nearly one million overnight stays in year

TEHRAN – Iranians made about one million overnight stays in Lorestan province during the previous Iranian calendar year 1398 (ended March 20), CHTN reported on Sunday.