5+ day, 55+ min ago   (243+ words) TEHRAN – Iran has registered more than 43,000 relics and properties, including more than 14,000 historical buildings, the minister of cultural heritage, tourism and handicrafts said on Tuesday. Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri said Iran's tangible heritage, including historic buildings, structures and archaeological sites, together…...

5+ day, 43+ min ago   (258+ words) TEHRAN – The second phase of a comprehensive conservation and restoration program at Tehran’s Golestan Palace has begun, with priority given to preventing further damage before the onset of the rainy season, the head of the UNESCO-listed complex said on Wednesday....

6+ day, 15+ min ago   (478+ words) tehrantimes.com From sacred spring to stone museum: the long journey of Khusro II's bust Located north of Kermanshah, the Taq-e Bostan archaeological complex is renowned for its magnificent Sasanian rock reliefs and royal grottoes. Among these celebrated carvings stands…...

1+ week, 15+ min ago   (1230+ words) TEHRAN - Scattered across the mountains, plains and historic routes of Qom province, a group of ancient Meels, standalone beacon towers once used to guide travelers and caravans, offers a distinctive glimpse into the history of travel and communication in central…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (395+ words) TEHRAN – Conservation, restoration and infrastructure projects are underway at the UNESCO-registered Sheikh Safi al-Din Ardabili Khanegah and Shrine Ensemble in northwestern Iran, the head of the World Heritage site said. Fardin Eyni said the projects are being carried out under…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (808+ words) TEHRAN - Archaeologists excavating the ancient Burnt City in southeastern Iran have unearthed a 4,600-year-old board game, a decorated bone comb and exceptionally well-preserved organic remains, offering new clues about the social and everyday lives of the city’s inhabitants during the…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (747+ words) Tehran Times Karaftou Cave: A timeless sanctuary of history, art, and faith in western Iran TEHRAN – Karaftou Cave, nestled in the rugged limestone cliffs of Iran’s Kordestan province some 53 kilometers east of Saqqez and 46 kilometers northwest of Divandarreh, stands as…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (167+ words) ‘Eagles’ Castle’ photo exhibition brings Alamut heritage to Tehran Metro Tehran Times The exhibition was organized by the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts in cooperation with Tehran Urban and Suburban Railway Operation Company. It also coincides with the…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (284+ words) 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. Mohammad-Javad Jafari said about 35 hectares of…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (435+ words) Tehran Times Gonabad: Where ancient water engineering shaped eastern Iran TEHRAN - Gonabad, a historic city in Khorasan Razavi province in eastern Iran, offers visitors far more than the landscapes of a desert settlement. Its strategic location, ancient water-management systems and…...