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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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2024-04-21 16:53
Persepolis director underscores fight against lichens
TEHRAN - Research and field investigation for combating lichens is still underway on the stones in Persepolis, a celebrated World Heritage site in southern Iran, the World Heritage site’s director said on Sunday.
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2023-11-13 16:23
Urgent restoration starts on Seyyed Mosque, a lesser-known gem of architecture in Isfahan
TEHRAN – The Qajar-era Seyyed Mosque has undergone urgent restoration work aimed at fixing cracks appearing in its dome and walls.
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2023-02-18 18:06
Centuries-old cathedral suffers slight damage after torrential rain
TEHRAN – Parts of the wall of Vank Cathedral, a centuries-old travel destination in Isfahan, have slightly collapsed after torrential rain hit the central Iranian city.
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2022-12-04 20:54
Unrest cost over $40 million in damages: Interior Ministry
TEHRAN - An official at Iran's Interior Ministry announced on Saturday that two-month-long riots had resulted in more than $40 million in damages.