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2025-06-25 19:55

No damage reported to Iran’s museums and historical sites, deputy minister confirms

TEHRAN - Iran’s Deputy Minister of Cultural Heritage has confirmed that no damage has been reported to the country’s museums or historical assets during the recent 12-day war with Israel, which came to a ceasefire early Tuesday.

2024-12-07 17:04

Earthquake in Khuzestan: emergency inspection conducted at Shushtar World Heritage site

TEHRAN - Following a series of earthquakes including a 5.6-magnitude one that struck Khuzestan early Thursday morning, emergency inspections were carried out at Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

2024-08-30 17:32

Moisture threatens rock-hewn tomb of Artaxerxes III in Persepolis

TEHRAN – The rock-carved tomb of Artaxerxes III, located within the UNESCO World Heritage site of Persepolis, is facing a serious threat due to water damage, according to cultural heritage activist Siavash Arya.

2024-08-12 21:58

Iran announces new compensation measures for Ukrainian plane victims

TEHRAN- The Iranian authorities have released a new announcement regarding the compensation for the families of victims involved in the Ukrainian plane crash that occurred near Tehran in 2020.

2024-05-05 17:09

Naqsh-e Rostam: efforts underway to safeguard treasured site

TEHRAN - Efforts have been initiated to monitor, protect, and restore Naqsh-e Rostam in response to a recent rainfall causing slight damage to the treasured site, announced a relevant official.

2024-05-04 21:21

By Wesam Bahrani

Israeli army inflicts $50bn worth of damage to Gaza

UN assessment reveals scale of destruction in the enclave

TEHRAN- Research by the United Nations has offered a shocking depiction of how little civilian infrastructure in the Gaza Strip has been spared from Israeli bombardments.

Cracks widening, collapse looming: Isfahan’s treasures at risk

2024-04-28 16:45

By Afshin Majlesi

Cracks widening, collapse looming: Isfahan’s treasures at risk

Ongoing cracks in Isfahan are no longer limited to the homes and roads of this ancient city. Now, they are widening the roofs and walls of centuries-old heritage sites, endangering them by a sudden collapse!

Dry river, sinking city: urgent measures needed to save Isfahan’s heritage

2024-04-23 17:17

By Afshin Majlesi

Dry river, sinking city: urgent measures needed to save Isfahan’s heritage

Accompanied by a group of journalists, we recently embarked on a journey to explore the Zayandeh-Rud river, tracing its origins near Zard-Kuh, a sub-range in the central Zagros range in Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari province, all the way to the ancient city of Isfahan.