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2026-02-21 17:53
Excavation begins to identify cause of drying at Cheshmeh-Ali in Rey
TEHRAN – Excavation operations have begun at the historical Cheshmeh-Ali spring in Rey, southern Tehran, to identify the source of its water and examine the condition of its water bed in a bid to determine the causes of its drying and propose revival measures, a local cultural heritage official said.
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2026-01-25 17:45
Birjand historic core set for first archaeological excavation
TEHRAN – Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Ministry plans to launch the first archaeological excavation in the historic urban fabric of Birjand, the capital of South Khorasan province, to study underground layers and prepare the ground for an open-air museum, a provincial official said on Sunday.
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2026-01-04 17:21
Third excavation season of Vigol Fire Temple starts
TEHRAN--The third excavation season of Vigol Fire Temple in Aran and Bidgol county, Isfahan province, has begun with the allocation of national funds, announced Mohammad Javad Abdoli, head of the county’s Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Department.
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2025-09-21 17:16
Evidence of life and industry discovered at Tepe Sialk
TEHRAN— In the fourth season of the excavation of Tepe Sialk in Kashan, central Iran, some workshops have been selected as the focus of research; a continuation of last year's excavations with the aim of more accurately and deeply understanding the newest layers of the site. So far, valuable findings have been obtained from these sections.
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2025-08-12 17:34
Iran’s culture minister calls for accelerated excavations at ancient city of Istakhr
TEHRAN – Iran’s minister of cultural heritage, tourism and handicrafts has urged faster archaeological excavations at the ancient city of Istakhr in southern Iran, citing the site’s historical importance and the need for stronger protection against illegal digging.
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2025-08-11 15:57
Royal Ilkhanid cemetery unearthed near UNESCO-listed Soltaniyeh Dome
TEHRAN – Archaeologists have uncovered parts of a royal Ilkhanid cemetery adjacent to the UNESCO-listed Soltaniyeh Dome in west-central Iran, the head of the excavation team said on Sunday.
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2025-07-23 17:01
By Afshin Majlesi
World Heritage listing validates Iran’s commitment to preserving Paleolithic past
TEHRAN – The recent inscription of the Prehistoric Sites of Khorramabad Valley on UNESCO’s World Heritage List marks a significant achievement for Iranian archaeology, capping over fifty years of dedicated research and excavation.
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2025-07-21 17:12
Archaeologists consider new excavation at Qal-e Kord, one of Iran’s oldest known human settlements
TEHRAN – A number of local officials and university experts held a coordination meeting on Monday to plan the sixth season of archaeological excavations at Qal-e Kord Cave, marking the continuation of work at one of Iran’s oldest known human settlements located in Avaj county of Qazvin province.
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2025-05-27 18:03
Wezmeh Cave in west Zagros reveals window into prehistoric ecosystems
TEHRAN - In a landmark archaeological discovery, researchers have uncovered a remarkably diverse assemblage of Late Pleistocene and Early Holocene animal remains from Wezmeh Cave in western Iran’s Zagros Mountains.
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2025-05-12 18:12
Archaeological survey reveals evidence of Paleolithic human presence in Kerman plain
TEHRAN - An archaeological team has uncovered evidence of continuous human presence in the central plains of Kerman, southern Iran, stretching from the Paleolithic period to modern times.
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2025-04-06 18:18
Archaeological excavations begin at Iran's ‘largest’ Neolithic site
TEHRAN - The third season of archaeological excavations has officially begun at Chogha Golan, a significant Neolithic site in the foothills of the Zagros Mountains, near Mehran in Ilam province.
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2025-03-12 21:32
Archaeologists uncover Asini’s hidden ancient port beneath the waves of Greece
An international team of underwater archaeologists has made a groundbreaking discovery at the submerged site of Asini, near Tolo in Argolis, Greece, unearthing significant remnants of an ancient port infrastructure that promises to reshape our understanding of Mediterranean maritime history.
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2025-03-11 22:06
Grand ancient Greek tomb unearthed near Corinth
The Ministry of Culture announced the discovery of a grand ancient Greek tomb site near the ancient city of Tenea in Corinth, resembling Macedonian tombs from the Hellenistic era.
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2025-03-10 18:54
Excavation work starts on ruins of Valerian’s Palace in Bishapur
TEHRAN - A new phase of archaeological excavations has commenced on the ruins of Valerian’s Palace in the ancient city of Bishapur, located in Kazerun county of Fars province. The palace is believed to have once served as a residence for the captured Roman Emperor Valerian during the Sassanid era.
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2025-01-29 18:04
Ruins of Valerian’s palace to undergo archaeological excavation
TEHRAN – Valerian’s Palace, which was once a residence for the captivated Roman Emperor during Sassanid era, in Bishapur, southern Iran, is set to undergo archaeological excavation.
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2025-01-05 17:46
Governor: Less than 10% of Susa’s archaeological treasures have been excavated
TEHRAN - Omid Sabripour, the governor of Shush, has called for renewed archaeological efforts in the ancient city of Susa, where, according to him, less than 10% of its archaeological treasures have been excavated.
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2024-12-10 17:15
Plans to safeguard 2800-year-old Urartu inscription announced
TEHRAN – East Azarbaijan’s deputy director for cultural heritage has shed light on ongoing efforts to protect the ancient Urartu-era cuneiform inscription in the Nashtiban region of the northwestern province.
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2024-12-07 16:54
Over 2,000 ancient seals unearthed in Iran’s Tapeh Tyalineh
TEHRAN - Archaeologists have uncovered over 2,000 ancient seal impressions, along with a vast collection of artifacts including pottery, stone tools, animal remains, counting objects, and over 100 animal figurines during the second season of excavations at Tapeh Tyalineh in Iran’s Kermanshah province.
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2024-11-30 17:47
Archaeologist calls for increased excavations of Neolithic sites in Kermanshah
TEHRAN - Hojjat Darabi, an archaeologist and faculty member at Razi University in Kermanshah, has called for intensified archaeological excavations in the Kermanshah region, emphasizing its unparalleled significance for understanding the Neolithic era.
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2024-11-24 17:49
Iranian and Chinese archaeologists collaborate on Masuleh highlands excavations
TEHRAN - A team of Iranian researchers and archaeologists, joined by Chinese fellows, has embarked on new excavations in the highlands of Masuleh to uncover the region’s rich metallurgical heritage.
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2024-10-15 17:19
Urgent excavation uncovers Bronze Age burial remains in northeast Iran
TEHRAN - An urgent archaeological excavation is currently underway near the village of Kalateh-ye Yavari in Bojnord county, North Khorasan province, after remains from four Bronze Age burial chambers were discovered.
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2024-10-13 17:40
Archaeological work sheds new light on Anahita Temple in western Iran
TEHRAN – The ancient Anahita Temple in western Iran has undergone an archaeological excavation after nearly two decades, according to Morteza Geravand, director of the National Base of Anahita Temple.
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2024-10-07 17:09
Archaeological discovery in Shiraz may rewrite city’s history
TEHRAN - A new archaeological discovery beneath a local park in Shiraz, the capital of Fars province in southern Iran, may push back the historical timeline of the ancient city by several thousand years.
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2024-09-30 17:11
Archaeological excavations to resume in ancient Rey after years of hiatus
TEHRAN – Two “important” archaeological excavations are due to begin in the ancient region of Rey after years of hiatus, according to the Director of Rey National Heritage Base, Qadir Afrovand.
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2024-09-15 17:49
2,700-year-old metalworking workshop discovered in heart of Iran
TEHRAN - A 2,700-year-old metalworking workshop has recently been unearthed in Tepe Sialk during a reassessment project conducted on the archaeological site which is situated near Kashan, central Iran.
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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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2024-09-07 19:58
Excavations at Milmiluneh reveal pottery from Sassanid to Safavid eras
TEHRAN – Recent excavations at the Milmiluneh site, Situated in Markazi province, have unearthed a tapestry of pottery spanning from the Sassanid to Safavid periods, shedding new light on the site’s historical significance.
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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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2024-08-31 17:14
Reassessment project at Tepe Sialk enters third phase
TEHRAN – The third phase of a reassessment project has commenced at Tepe Sialk, a treasured ancient site situated near Kashan in Isfahan province.
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2024-08-19 18:01
Parthian/Sassanid site in southwest Iran enjoys preservation efforts
TEHRAN – A team of archaeologists has initiated a significant project to define and protect the boundaries of the ancient site of Dastva in southwest Iran.