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2024-09-13 18:07
Archaeologists seek reasons behind Sialk’s abandonment, a question left unanswered for 2,500 years
TEHRAN - The third phase of a reassessment project at Tepe Sialk, a treasured 8,000-year-old archaeological site near Kashan in Isfahan province, has commenced.
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2024-09-10 18:16
5,200-year-old remains unearthed at Tape Bor in western Iran
TEHRAN - Archaeologists have discovered 5,200-year-old cultural remains at Tape Bor, an ancient site near the city of Javanrud in Kermanshah province.
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2024-09-09 18:18
Archaeologists to shed new light on hand-carved caves in northern Iran
TEHRAN – An archaeological team has commenced work on Kafer Keli hand-carved caves, a unique site in the Haraz Valley of Mazandaran province.
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2024-08-31 17:41
Rare copy of Holy Quran donated to Naqadeh Museum
TEHRAN – The Head of the Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts office in Naqadeh announced the donation of a rare copy of the Holy Quran to the city's museum.
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2024-08-31 17:37
Archaeological preservation efforts underway at Dastva, once the capital of Elymais kingdom
TEHRAN – Following recent archaeological work at Dastva, a national heritage site in southwest Iran, relevant authorities have announced new efforts to preserve, restore, and document the cultural artifacts discovered there.
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2024-08-30 17:36
Tourism minister visits Sistan-Baluchestan province, praises its cultural significance
TEHRAN – Reza Salehi Amiri, Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, visited Sistan-Baluchestan province on Thursday, emphasizing its vital role in the cultural and historical identity of Iran.
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2024-08-27 18:08
By Afshin Majlesi
Affordable adventures await in these six must-visit cities
TEHRAN - With a history stretching back over 6,000 years, Iran is one of the world’s most appealing destinations for budget-conscious travelers.
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2024-08-21 18:42
Drainage system planned to protect Naqsh-e Rostam from landslide
TEHRAN – On Wednesday, the tourism chief of Fars province stated that excavations are ongoing at Naqsh-e Rostam to address the issues of landslide and subsidence, adding that the site’s drainage system will be put out to tender.
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2024-08-21 18:37
Rare Stone Age artifacts unearthed in Russia
TEHRAN – A team of Russian archaeologists has recently discovered unique Stone Age artifacts along the Serteyka River valley in the Smolensk Region.
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2024-08-20 18:48
30 restoration projects underway in Kermanshah province
TEHRAN - Kermanshah, a western Iranian province rich in cultural heritage, is undertaking 30 projects aimed at preserving historical sites and enhancing tourist facilities.
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2024-08-18 18:11
Shiraz, Zanzibar to become sister cities in near future
TEHRAN - A sister city agreement between Shiraz and Zanzibar is set to be inked in near future as part of the development of cultural diplomacy between Iran and Tanzania.
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2024-08-16 17:27
Centuries-old watermill discovered following landslide
TEHRAN – The mudbrick structure of a centuries-old traditional watermill has been accidentally unearthed in the village of Qaleh Now, located in Torbat-e Heydarieh county of Khorasan Razavi province, northern Iran.
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2024-08-16 17:14
Yan Cheshmeh petroglyph site made national cultural heritage
TEHRAN - The ancient petroglyph site of Yan Cheshmeh, part of the historically significant Teymareh region, has been officially registered on Iran’s national list of cultural heritage.
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2024-08-13 18:16
12 earthen vessels from Ilkhanid era under restoration
TEHRAN – A selection of 12 Ilkhanid-era pottery vessels is currently undergoing restoration in Zanjan, a local official announced on Tuesday.
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2024-08-13 18:16
Ancient Jorjan undergoes restoration
TEHRAN - A local official has announced the commencement of a restoration and protection project for the ruins of Jorjan, an ancient city located in Gonbad-e Kavus county, northern Iran.
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2024-08-11 18:14
Archaeologists probe ancient mysteries in Farahan Pian
TEHRAN - An archaeological survey is underway in Farahan Pian to investigate and identify Islamic-era elements in the ancient cultural region, which is situated in central Iran.
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2024-08-09 17:28
Teymareh petroglyphs, world’s ‘largest’ collection of rock art, at risk of disappearing
TEHRAN - In the heart of Iran lies Teymareh, a site of immense historical significance known for its vast collection of petroglyphs that date back thousands of years.