Ultan Qalasi: salvage work unveils ancient burial site in Ardabil province

TEHRAN - In a race against time to preserve archaeological heritage, an emergency excavation has unearthed a burial site at Ultan Qalasi in Ardabil province, revealing artifacts dating back to the Iron Age.

National Museum to host symposium on Iranian archaeology

TEHRAN – The 21st Symposium of the Iranian Archaeology is scheduled to be held at the National Museum of Iran from March 4 to 6, gathering a host of renowned archaeologists, related officials, and enthusiasts of the field.

Rare Persian carpets on show at National Museum

TEHRAN – The National Museum of Iran is currently playing host to an exhibition showcasing a stunning array of rare and exquisite carpets from the 17th century onward.

History of Burnt City goes down 300 years earlier than previously thought

TEHRAN - The earliest period of human settlement in the UNESCO-designated Burnt City might have occurred in about 3500 BC, more than 300 years before what was previously thought, an Iranian archaeologist has said.

Maritime Silk Road: Discover East Asian inscription with Persian words

TEHRAN – The Galle Trilingual Inscription is a stone tablet that bears an inscription in three languages, Chinese, Tamil, and Persian.

Iran’s Kandovan is listed among world’s best tourism villages

TEHRAN – Iran’s Kandovan village has found its way into the list of 54 best tourism villages announced by the World Tourism Organization on Thursday.

History of carpet weaving in Tehran dates 3500 years, expert says

TEHRAN – A cultural heritage researcher and expert has said the origins of carpet weaving in Tehran date from 3500 years ago.

Ilam laboratory restores coins from different eras

TEHRAN – A cultural heritage laboratory in Ilam province has finished the restoration of 200 coins minted in different historical eras across Iran.

Iran considers renewing tourism ties with Egypt after four-decade rift

TEHRAN - Iran's Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Ezzatollah Zarghami has said that the Islamic Republic is considering restoring tourism ties with Egypt.

Iranian, Russian restorers to share expertise at Tehran conference

TEHRAN—Several restorers and cultural heritage experts from Iran and Russia have been invited to bring together in-house expertise at a binational conference to be held in downtown Tehran.

Unearthing mysteries of the Bronze Age: archaeologists explore Kordestan region

TEHRAN - Archaeologists have commenced a new excavation season on an ancient cemetery in the Saqqez region of Kordestan province, western Iran.

Archaeologists discover Parthian monument in northeast Iran

TEHRAN - Archaeologists in Iran revealed that they discovered the ruins of an “important” monument estimated to date from the Parthian era.

Meeting discusses Iran’s authority, arts in Ilkhanid era

TEHRAN – A number of archaeologists, historians and experts on Islamic arts have discussed the relations between Iran’s authority and arts during the Ilkhanid era.

Bangladesh envoy says delighted by Ardabil tour

TEHRAN—Dhaka’s ambassador to Tehran has expressed deep satisfaction over his recent visit to the ancient city of Ardabil in northwest Iran.

Iran says U.S. will return thousands of ancient tablets after nine decades

TEHRAN—On Monday, Iran’s deputy cultural heritage minister said the United States will return thousands of Achaemenid clay tablets to Iran within months.

Glimpses of medical history: Tehran museum showcases mummified woman, surgical skull of ancient girl

TEHRAN – Hidden away in the bustling city of Tehran, the Iranian National Museum of Medical Sciences History stands as a captivating testament to the rich medical heritage of Iran.

Iranian archaeologists pursue excavation in Neanderthal cave

TEHRAN – A team of Iranian archaeologists has begun follow-up project in a cave situated in Iran's Qazvin province where evidence of Neanderthal life was previously found.

Bazaar-e Tajrish: a shopper’s paradise with a historical twist

TEHRAN – Bazaar-e Tajrish, which is situated in the northern part of Tehran, is vibrant traditional marketplace deeply rooted in Persian history and culture.

By Faramarz Kuhpayeh

Imam Khomeini brought about great transformation, Ayatollah Khamenei says

TEHRAN – Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, has reflected on the achievements of Imam Khomeini, saying that the late Leader brought about great transformation on national, Islamic, and global levels.

Iran tourism to reap reward if Ecbatana gains UNESCO status, governor-general says

TEHRAN – Hamedan’s Governor-General has said the UNESCO designation of Ecbatana will be providing a great opportunity for Iran’s tourism sector.