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Iranpress: Global Registration of Alamut Castle Marks New Responsibility for Iran in Preserving

Global Registration of Alamut Castle Marks New Responsibility for Iran in Preserving

Monday, 17 August 2026 21:54

A specialized seminar titled "The Strategic Heritage of Alamut Castle" was held at Iran's National Museum to mark the inscription of the country's 30th site on the UNESCO World Heritage List, with officials, academics, and researchers in attendance.

Iranpress: Behestan Castle: Iran

Behestan Castle: Iran's Ancient Fortress of the Medes

Monday, 06 October 2025 10:26

Behestan Castle is a stunning historical fortress in Zanjan Province, northwestern Iran, the unique honeycomb-like exterior of which tells the tale of ancient civilizations — from the Medes to the Islamic era.

Iranpress: Podcast: Silk Road Reunion: Iran and China Unite at ‘Land of Mehr’ Exhibition

Podcast: Silk Road Reunion: Iran and China Unite at ‘Land of Mehr’ Exhibition

Monday, 12 May 2025 16:52

The Guangzhou City Museum’s latest exhibition showcases 151 Iranian treasures—complete with Golestan Palace tilework and Nasir al-Mulk stained glass—to reignite over a millennium of Iran-China artistic exchange.

Iranpress: Initial Findings Suggest Lost Achaemenid Mines May Be Discovered in Western Iran

Initial Findings Suggest Lost Achaemenid Mines May Be Discovered in Western Iran

Saturday, 12 April 2025 10:37

Archaeologists have identified three mines in the Zagros mountain range in the Abdanan, Ilam province, which they believe could be the long-lost Achaemenid mines. These mines are thought to have been the primary source of stone used in the construction of Darius the Great's palace in the ancient city of Susa.

Iranpress: 22nd Annual Iranian Archaeology Conference commenced this Sunday

22nd Annual Iranian Archaeology Conference commenced this Sunday

Sunday, 23 February 2025 17:40

22nd Annual Iranian Archaeology Conference commenced this Sunday morning at the National Museum of Iran, drawing the attention of senior officials and distinguished researchers in the field.

Iranpress: Iranian Civilization: Ancient, Influential Legacy in Human History

Iranian Civilization: Ancient, Influential Legacy in Human History

Wednesday, 22 January 2025 09:59

Tehran (IP) - With a history spanning over 8,000 years, the Iranian civilization is recognized as one of the oldest and most influential civilizations in the world, playing a significant role not only in cultural and artistic fields but also in science and philosophy.

Iranpress: Esfahak Village in Global Tourism Village

Esfahak Village in Global Tourism Village

Monday, 18 November 2024 09:33

Tabas (IP) Esfahak village is located 38 km east of Tabas city in South Khorasan province with an ancient history in the east of Iran.

Iranpress: Ancient 3,000-Year-Old Stone Tablet on Display in Taq-e Bostan, Kermanshah

Ancient 3,000-Year-Old Stone Tablet on Display in Taq-e Bostan, Kermanshah

Wednesday, 23 October 2024 08:32

Kermanshah, Iran - An ancient stone inscription known as "Kuduru," or the border stone of "Marduk Apal Aydin," has been unveiled at the Taq-e Bostan Stone Museum in Kermanshah. This remarkable artifact, discovered in Sarpol-e Zahab, dates back over 3,000 years.

Iranpress: A Parthian Flask Discovered by Chance in Iran: A Window into the Past

A Parthian Flask Discovered by Chance in Iran: A Window into the Past

Sunday, 15 September 2024 19:53

Ilam (IP) - In a world that often feels detached from its ancient roots, every so often, a discovery reminds us of the deep and intricate threads that connect our present to the distant past. This week, in the western province of Ilam, Iran, a resident hiking through the rugged hills of Darreh Shahr stumbled upon such a reminder—a flask dating back to the Parthian Empire, unearthed purely by chance.

Iranpress: Harandi Garden Museum Presents Glory of Iranian Civilization

Harandi Garden Museum Presents Glory of Iranian Civilization

Sunday, 09 June 2024 10:07

Kerman (IP) - For one month (from May 18 to June 20, 2024), the Harandi Garden Museum in Kerman will host valuable and unique historical works depicting the history of southeastern Iran's magnificent civilization.

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