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A Sassanid-era bas-relief at Naqsh-e Rostam in southern Iran depicts the triumph of Shapur I (on horseback) over Valerian (standing) and Philip (kneeling in surrender before the Persian king).

2026-10-25 16:08

Restoration of Sassanid reliefs at Naqsh-e Rostam nears completion after three decades

TEHRAN – The restoration of Sassanid-era bas-reliefs at Naqsh-e Rostam, one of Iran’s most significant archaeological sites, is approaching completion after a conservation effort that began in the 1990s, with work continuing on a relief depicting Shapur II, a site official said.

2026-10-11 16:53

Cultural officials reject Rubio’s remarks on Persian history at Athens’ Acropolis

TEHRAN – Joining Iranian political officials, several senior cultural figures, including the tourism minister, the head of the Iranology Foundation and the director-general of the National Museum of Iran, have criticized US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s remarks on ancient Persian history, saying historical civilizations should not be used to justify political hostility or threats of war.

2026-09-02 15:32

Mining activity halted near Persepolis following heritage site intervention

TEHRAN – Mining operations at a sand and gravel quarry near the UNESCO-listed Persepolis have been halted following efforts by the World Heritage Site’s office and an order from the prosecutor of Marvdasht county, the head of the site has said.

2026-09-01 15:45

By Farrokh Hesabi

A derby away from home: Esteghlal and Persepolis face off in Isfahan

TEHRAN - The 107th Tehran derby will break with tradition on Wednesday when Esteghlal and Persepolis meet at Isfahan’s Naghsh-e Jahan Stadium in a historic clash away from the capital.

2026-08-30 15:39

New conservation and infrastructure projects underway at Persepolis

TEHRAN – A series of new conservation and infrastructure projects are underway at the UNESCO-registered Persepolis in southern Iran, including fencing of some 70 hectares of surrounding land, the director of World Heritage site has said.

2026-08-17 13:24

By Farrokh Hesabi

Iran’s top flight begins with strong starts for the title contenders

TEHRAN - The 2026/27 season of Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL)has begun with an immediate reminder of the competition’s unpredictability, as the 26th edition kicked off with strong performances from several of the country’s biggest clubs.

2026-08-01 17:41

Iran, Italy to cooperate on restoring ancient gateway near Persepolis for site museum

TEHRAN - Cultural heritage authorities are moving ahead with plans to convert the ancient Tall-e Ajori archaeological site near Persepolis into a site museum, following the completion of archaeological excavations and the launch of a restoration project in cooperation with Italian experts.

Relief from the Apadana (Hall of One Hundred Columns) photographed by Luigi Pesce, an Italian military officer and photographer who traveled to Iran in 1848, during the reign of Naser al-Din Shah Qajar, to train Iranian infantry units.

2026-07-20 17:15

Oldest known photographs reveal how Persepolis has changed over time

TEHRAN - The oldest known photographs of Persepolis, the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire and now a UNESCO World Heritage site, provide a rare visual record of the monument before modern archaeological excavations reshaped its appearance.

2026-07-19 18:00

Persepolis defender Milad Mohammadi joins Maxline Vitebsk

TEHRAN – Iran international Milad Mohammadi has completed a surprise move to Belarusian side Maxline Vitebsk.

2026-07-14 16:29

Restoration work resumes at Persepolis after funding allocated

TEHRAN - Restoration workshops have resumed operations at the UNESCO-listed Persepolis complex after funds were allocated for conservation work, the site’s director said.

2026-07-12 17:03

Historical mihrab discovered at Pasargadae World Heritage site

TEHRAN - A historical mihrab has been discovered during restoration and conservation work at a caravanserai within the UNESCO-listed Pasargadae archaeological site in southern Iran.

2026-07-06 18:22

Mehdi Tartar takes charge of Persepolis

TEHRAN -Mehdi Tartar has been named as new head coach of Persepolis football club.

2026-07-05 09:56

Persepolis negotiations stall with Skocic; Golmohammadi and Tartar on radar

TEHRAN — Persepolis football club’s pursuit of Dragan Skočić for the upcoming Iran Persian Gulf Pro League (PGPL) season has hit a major roadblock.

2026-07-03 18:29

Persepolis through the eyes of Iran’s martyred leader

TEHRAN – As Iran prepares to bid farewell to its martyred leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, one of the defining moments reflecting his vision of the country’s cultural identity has once again come into focus: his historic visit to the UNESCO-listed Persepolis in 1988, where he described the ancient site as a “valuable treasure” that must be safeguarded for future generations.

2026-06-20 10:38

Skocic emerges as leading candidate for Persepolis job

TEHRAN - Croatian coach Dragan Skocic has emerged as a leading candidate to take charge of Persepolis following reports that the Tehran giants are preparing to part ways with Brazilian coach Osmar Loss.

2026-05-24 23:12

Echoes of the past: A guard dog sculpture

Being kept at the National Museum of Iran, the pictured sculpture, is a remarkable artwork which dates from the Achaemenid era (c. 550-330BC).

2026-05-01 20:01

Crowds gather at Persepolis to mark anniversary of Leader’s visit to Fars province

TEHRAN – Large crowds gathered on Friday at the ancient sites of Persepolis and Naqsh-e Rostam to commemorate the anniversary of a visit by the martyred Leader of the Islamic Republic, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, to Fars province.

2026-04-28 21:26

Illegal wells near Persepolis sealed amid subsidence fears

TEHRAN - All illegal water wells within protected zones surrounding the ancient site of Persepolis have recently been sealed, a senior regional water official said on Tuesday, warning that land subsidence poses a growing threat to the UNESCO-listed monument.

2026-04-27 20:57

Tiny seal from Persepolis holds a clear image of Achaemenid naval power

During the 1936 excavations at Persepolis led by Erich Schmidt of the University of Chicago’s Oriental Institute, a small clay seal impression was recovered from the Treasury. Barely 2.5 centimeters across, it bears the crisp image of a warship, a rare and direct glimpse of how the Achaemenid court viewed its own naval strength.

2026-04-26 18:26

Police seize historical column bases, arrest two in southern Iran

TEHRAN – Police in Iran’s Marvdasht county have seized four historical column bases and arrested two suspects in an operation targeting illegal antiquities activity, a local police commander said.

2026-02-27 15:46

Museum director commemorates Arfa’i as pioneer of Elamite, Old Babylonian studies

TEHRAN – The head of the museum at Persepolis on Thursday marked the memory of professor Abdolmajid Arfa’i, an Elamite scholar and researcher of ancient Elamite and Akkadian languages, who died on Wednesday at the age of 86 after a period of illness.

2026-02-14 17:29

Fars plans to make historical sites, traditional accommodation centers suitable for disabled, elderl

TEHRAN – Although the adaptation of hotels and accommodation centers in Fars province for the disabled and elderly has been completed to some extent, and tourism investors are particularly concerned that the principles are observed in construction of new centers, historical sites and traditional accommodation centers still face problems in this regard.