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Tractor beat Persepolis in 2025/26 Hazfi Cup Round of 32
TEHRAN – Tractor football team defeated Persepolis 8-7 on penalty shootout in 2025/26 Iran’s Hazfi Cup Round of 32 on Thursday.
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2025-12-15 20:45
Sepahan beat Foolad: 2025/26 PGPL
TEHRAN – Sepahan football team edged past Foolad 1-0 in the 2025/26 Iran Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) on Monday.
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2025-12-09 20:28
Persepolis edge Paykan: 2025/26 PGPL
TEHRAN – Persepolis football team edged past Paykan 1-0 thanks to a goal from Oston Urunov here on Tuesday.
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2025-12-06 17:40
Visitors to access Darius I’s trilingual inscription at Persepolis
TEHRAN – Visitors to Persepolis would have access to the splendid inscription of the Achaemenid King Darius I by Nowruz 1405 (March 2026). The trilingual rack-carved relief is currently being restored, local authorities said.
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2025-12-06 17:26
Persepolis launches new conservation program using advanced material and imaging technology
TEHRAN – Iranian restoration teams have launched a new conservation program at the UNESCO-designated Persepolis and the nearby Naqsh-e Rostam site using advanced imaging, special material, and stone-analysis technologies, officials said on Saturday.
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2025-12-05 17:27
By Afshin Majlesi
A thousand stories under one name, Herbert Karim-Masihi reflects on his new exhibition
TEHRAN – Iranian-Armenian photographer, and cultural heritage researcher Herbert Karim-Masihi is presenting a new exhibition titled “Iran Thinks of You” at the Sa’dabad Cultural-Historical Complex in northern Tehran.
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2025-12-02 17:25
Cultural heritage minister: Persepolis has not suffered any deformation or damage
TEHRAN--Based on technical reports and periodic assessments of Persepolis (also known as Takht-e Jamshid) in Fars province, no new or worrying events have been observed so far regarding the deformation of structures or damage related to subsidence, Minister of Cultural Heritage Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri has said.
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2025-11-17 15:34
Tehran to host meeting of tourism ministers from Nowruz-observing nations
TEHRAN--Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Reza Salehi-Amiri announced at the 25th meeting of the Cultural Heritage Ministry’s Strategic Council that the first meeting of tourism ministers from countries that celebrate Nowruz will be held in Tehran.
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2025-11-12 17:17
Needle-carved image linked to Sasanian king found in Southern Iran
TEHRAN — A needle-carved rock image believed to depict a Sasanian king has been discovered in the cliffs of the ancient city of Istakhr, located in Marvdasht Plain, an archaeologist said.
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2025-10-30 20:22
Tractor, Persepolis share the spoils in late draw: 2025/26 PGPL
TEHRAN – Tractor and Persepolis football teams shared the spoils in the 2025/26 Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) on Thursday.
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2025-10-29 12:27
Osmar Loss pens deal with Persepolis
TEHRAN - Brazilian coach Osmar Loss Vieira officially finalized his deal with Persepolis football club on Wednesday.
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2025-10-28 14:10
By Farrokh Hesabi
Hashemian out, Osmar in: Managerial chaos hits Persepolis again
TEHRAN - Persepolis, Iran’s most decorated football club, find themselves in a state of confusion and managerial chaos once again.
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2025-10-25 17:22
Iran, China cultural exchanges accelerate, Beijing’s ambassador says
TEHRAN – Beijing’s ambassador to Tehran has said that cooperation between Iran and China in cultural heritage research has gained greater speed and depth over the past two years, describing the field as a strategic platform for expanding bilateral scientific and civilizational exchanges.
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2025-10-24 19:11
Persepolis beat Zob Ahan in 2025/26 PGPL
TEHRAN – Persepolis football club registered their second win of eight matches in the 2025/26 Iran’s Persian Gulf Pro League (PGPL) on Friday.
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2025-10-22 17:53
Kazan Kremlin hosting photo exhibit of Shiraz attractions
TEHRAN--The UNESCO-registered Kazan Kremlin, a historical citadel in the city of Kazan, Russia’s Republic of Tatarstan, is playing host to a photography exhibition of Shiraz historical, cultural and religious attractions.
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2025-10-20 17:19
Mehregan’s UNESCO registration plaque unveiled at Persepolis
TEHRAN – A number of officials and tourism guides in Fars province unveiled the plaque marking the global registration of the ancient Celebration of Mehregan at Persepolis on Sunday.
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2025-10-18 20:30
Persepolis suffer late loss against Kheybar: 2025/26 PGPL
TEHRAN – Persepolis football team suffered a late 2-1 loss against Kheybar in the 2025/26 Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) Saturday night.
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2025-10-10 17:14
Fars province is the showcase of Iran’s culture and art: minister
TEHRAN — The Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts on Thursday described Fars province as the showcase of Iranian culture and art, highlighting its deep historical and civilizational significance.
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2025-10-07 11:19
By Farrokh Hesabi
PGPL suffers from low quality and draw overload
TEHRAN - The 2025 season of the Iran’s Persian Gulf Pro League (PGPL) has exposed serious concerns about the quality and competitiveness of top-flight football in the country.
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2025-10-05 17:27
‘Narrators of Ancient Iran’ on view at National Museum
TEHRAN – A new exhibition titled “Narrators of Ancient Iran: A Selection of Objects from the National Museum” has opened its doors to the public at the vast, prestigious museum, which is located in downtown Tehran.
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2025-09-24 17:41
Archaeologists uncover early Elamite burial near Persepolis in southern Iran
TEHRAN - Archaeologists have discovered evidence of an early Elamite jar burial and traces of kiln waste at Tol-e Roubahi Kenareh, less than two km south of the UNESCO World Heritage site of Persepolis in southern Iran.
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2025-09-23 19:45
Persepolis defender Pouraligani visits children at rehabilitation center
TEHRAN – Iran and Persepolis football team defender Morteza Pouraligani visited the children at the rehabilitation center, the Children of Heaven, on Tuesday.
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2025-09-19 21:02
Persepolis, Chadormalou share spoils at 2025/26 PGPL
TEHRAN – Persepolis were held to a goalless draw by Chadormalou at the Takhti Stadium on Matchweek 4 of the 2025/26 Iran Persian Gulf Pro League (PGPL) on Friday.
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2025-09-15 16:32
Iran heritage official responds to concerns over orchestra concert at Persepolis
TEHRAN – An Iranian heritage official said on Monday that a permanent, safe venue will be designated for cultural events at Persepolis after a concert by the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra at the ancient site sparked concern among cultural heritage advocates and archaeologists.
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2025-09-14 17:30
Global audiences gain access to Iranian heritage through 24-hour TV
TEHRAN — Meysam Shokripour, manager of Persepolis Internet TV, has said the first 24-hour channel dedicated to UNESCO World Heritage Sites, launched less than a year ago, allows audiences worldwide to access Iranian cultural and historical content, including Persepolis, via mobile phones, computers and smart TVs.
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2025-09-13 17:25
Archaeological work begins at Persepolis
TEHRAN – A new phase of archaeological excavations has begun in the core protected zone of Persepolis in southern Iran to determine the exact boundaries of historic remains, the site director said on Saturday.
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2025-09-10 23:33
Swedish envoy highlights role of expats, calls for stronger Iran-Sweden cultural ties
TEHRAN – Sweden’s ambassador to Iran has said the Iranian community in Sweden plays a significant role in introducing Persian culture and identity, as he called for deeper cultural and artistic exchanges between Tehran and Stockholm.
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2025-09-07 23:10
Persepolis hosts Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra in cultural concert
TEHRAN- On Saturday, Persepolis, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Fars province, hosted an international and intercultural event, welcoming audiences to a live performance by the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra.
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2025-09-02 16:40
Effort underway to safeguard Persepolis from ongoing erosion
TEHRAN – Iran is finalizing a comprehensive management and conservation plan for Persepolis, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Fars province, amid growing concerns from experts about erosion of its ancient stone reliefs, the site’s director said.
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2025-08-29 17:12
Armenian Philharmonic Orchestra to perform at Persepolis, minister confirms
TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts has said that the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra will stage a concert on Sept. 6 at Persepolis, the UNESCO World Heritage site near Shiraz, to mark the orchestra’s 100th anniversary.