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2021-06-09 22:11
Temple of Anahita in western Iran undergoes restoration
TEHRAN – A restoration project has been commenced on the ancient temple of Anahita, which is located in the city of Kangavar, western Iran.
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2021-05-31 19:16
Ancient gypsum furniture discovered in fire temple central Iran
TEHRAN – Sets of gypsum furniture including an engraved table and chairs have recently been discovered during an archaeological excavation in central Iran.
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2021-03-15 20:23
Archaeologists prepare to make final attempt to unearth temple
TEHRAN – Iranian archaeologists are getting prepared to make their final attempt to excavate the ruins of an enigmatic widely believed to exist in the town of Nahavand, Hamedan province.
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2021-01-30 17:14
By Faranak Bakhtiari
COVID-19 shadow on Sadeh
TEHRAN – The Zoroastrian Festival of Sadeh, like other big celebrations worldwide affected by the coronavirus pandemic, was held in Iran on Friday with a limited audience under strict health protocols.
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2020-12-11 17:53
Yazd mosques, temples made national heritage
TEHRAN – Four mosques and Zoroastrian temples along with other historical properties, scattered across the central Iranian province of Yazd, have recently been added to the National Cultural Heritage list.
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2020-09-21 20:54
Another part of temple, where Avicenna jailed, unearthed in central Iran
TEHRAN – Another part of an ancient fire temple, which is believed to be the place where Avicenna, the illustrious Persian polymath was exiled to and jailed, has recently been unearthed in a rural district, central Iran.
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2020-06-09 19:17
Tarikhaneh: the oldest existing mosque in Iran
Photos depict scenes from Tarikhaneh Mosque, which was once a Sassanid-era (224–651) temple, located near the modern city of Damghan, central Iran, June 2, 2020.
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2020-06-09 19:01
Pirangah, a place of worship for Jews, Zoroastrians and Muslims in central Iran, made a national heritage site
TEHRAN – Pirangah, a centuries-old temple in central Iran which is worshipped by Jews, Zoroastrians and Muslims, has recently been made a National Heritage site.
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2020-02-22 19:30
Atashgah: A hillside Zoroastrian fire temple in Isfahan
TEHRAN – Though Iran is a Muslim-majority country, it is home to ancient Zoroastrian sites still retaining otherworldly charm.
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2019-12-22 21:11
Tehran’s tourist street to become more accessible for people with disabilities
TEHRAN – A follow-up plan is being formulated to ensure Tehran’s Si-e Tir historical street and its surrounding museums, travel destinations and historical monuments will be more accessible for the physically challenged people.
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2019-10-30 19:27
Visit Tappeh Mill, one of the most ancient temples in Iran
TEHRAN – Of the buildings that still remain from the early years of civilization, are the ancient temples. Given the importance of religion for the mankind, it’s not surprising that these spiritual sites were built using topmost architectural innovations of the time in imposing scales.
