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Rediscovering Sepandarmazgan: Iran’s forgotten day of love
TEHRAN – Before Valentine’s Day, there was Sepandarmazgan, an occasion dedicated to cherishing women and love. Sepandarmazgan, also known as…
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Discover Dokkan-e Daud: an ancient marvel in western Iran
TEHRAN – Nestled in the rugged landscapes of Kermanshah province in western Iran, Dokkan-e Daud (English: David’s Store) is an…
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Lichens on Iran’s ancient structures unrelated to pollution, expert confirms
TEHRAN – The presence of lichens on Iran’s historical stone carvings and ancient structures is solely due to climatic conditions…
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Tehran tourism fair opens with great enthusiasm
TEHRAN – The 18th Tehran International Tourism and Related Industries Exhibition opened this morning amid a diverse crowd of high-ranking…
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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…
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‘Underground city’ unearthed in central Iran
TEHRAN – Local people have uncovered a remarkable “underground city” beneath five historical homes in the ancient town of Abarkuh,…
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Fars province’s sole Parthian stone relief restored
TEHRAN – The Fars province’s sole-surviving Parthian-era stone relief has recently been restored to preserve its historical significance, the provincial…
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Iran’s Lorestan claims world’s oldest animation originates from this province
TEHRAN – Lorestan province’s tourism chief, Ata Hassanpour, has declared that the world’s oldest known animation originates from the province.…
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Discover Museum of Light and Illumination in UNESCO-listed Yazd
The Museum of Light and Illunimation, located in the historic city of Yazd, stands as a cultural and architectural masterpiece.…
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Ancient antiquities recovered in western Iran
TEHRAN – Sixteen ancient artifacts, dating back to the first and second millennia BC as well as the Islamic era,…
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