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  • Ancient tombstone motifs inspire new designs for textiles and handicrafts 2026-05-31 17:50

    Ancient tombstone motifs inspire new designs for textiles and handicrafts

    TEHRAN – Researchers and artists studying the carved motifs of an ancient cemetery near Qale-Shadab mountain, southwestern Iran, say the unique designs found on centuries-old tombstones could provide inspiration for contemporary textile design, handicrafts and local cultural industries.

  • Ancient cemetery from Iron Age, Parthian era discovered in northern Iran 2026-05-24 23:13

    Ancient cemetery from Iron Age, Parthian era discovered in northern Iran

    TEHRAN - Archaeologists working at the historic Chaser Elit site in northern Iran have uncovered a cemetery dating back to the Iron Age and Parthian period, along with a range of artifacts that researchers say could provide new insight into the lifestyles, rituals and social structures of ancient communities in the Mazandaran region.

  • Khalid Nabi cemetery blends archaeology and pilgrimage 2026-02-20 16:54

    Khalid Nabi cemetery blends archaeology and pilgrimage

    TEHRAN – Surrounded by vast skies, green hills in spring, and golden grasses in late summer, Khalid Nabi Cemetery stands as one of northern Iran’s most distinctive heritage destinations. It embodies a convergence of myth, memory, landscape, and identity—where pilgrimage, archaeology, and tourism meet on a remote mountain ridge overlooking Turkmen Sahra.