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Cultural Heritage

Unveiling of historical objects at Zanjan museum

The historical objects seen in this February 9 photo are part of the 204 objects belonged to ancient Iran era which have been recently...

Iran reclaims ancient fossils from US

A ceremony was held to unveil 1,351 ancient fossils which were takento the US 40 years ago for research studies.    

Gomishan, Less-Visited Destination in North-eastern Iran

Very few people visit Gomishan city in Golestan province, north-eastern Iran, despite its interesting historical houses.

Iran’s Eight-Million-Year-Old Fossils Unveiled after Returning Home from US

Iran’s ancient fossils, which had been sent to the US some 40 years ago for studies and were returned home after Tehran won a decades-long legal dispute with Washington, were unveiled in the Iranian capital.

7,000 Year-old Female Body Found in Tehran is Infected

Experts at the Health Faculty of the Tehran University of Medical Sciences have carried out a scientific examination of the remains of a 7,000...

Iran Urges UNESCO Push to Protect Cultural Heritage in Syria, Iraq

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani called on UNESCO, the United Nations’ cultural organization, to make utmost efforts to protect the endangered cultural works and historic sites in Syria and Iraq from the devastating activities of terrorist groups.

Fire Temple in Isfahan, Sassanid-era Relic (PHOTOS)

The fire temple of Isfahan is a Sassanid-era Zoroastrian sacred temples. The fire temple is part of an archaeological complex is located on a hill...

Nasir al-Mulk or Pink Mosque in Iran’s Shiraz

Nasir al-Mulk or Pink Mosque is one of the major tourist attractions of Shiraz, the well-known cultural city in southern Iran.

60 man-made caves in Western Iran belonging to the iron age

The caves were found in northwestern city of Maraqeh by Iranian archeologists. The following images have been released by Khabar Online News Agency:    

Rudkhan castle (PHOTOS)

The historical Rudkhan Castle enchants with its magnificent structure and breathtaking nature.

Iran Architecture in Photos: Jameh Mosque of Qazvin

The grand, congregational mosque of Qazvin, Jameh Mosque is one of the oldest mosques in Iran. The architecture contains a Shabestan and Ab anbar,...

Abbasian Historical House (PHOTOS)

The construction of Abbasian Historical Complex in Kashan, Isfahan, an Iranian central province, had been started by attempts of Haj Mohammed Ibrahim Tajer Kashi around 1245 to 1248 AH (1829-1831AD).

Saveh Grand Mosque (PHOTOS)

Magnificent Grand Mosque of Saveh contains history of a millennium. This Seljuk-era monument was built in the 12th century and is located in Markazi Province.   The...

Golestan Palace in the course of time (PHOTOS)

Golestan Palace in the Iranian capital is the place where Iranians can trace history back to the Qajar Dynasty.

Darougheh House in Mashhad

Darougheh House, which dates back to the Qajar era, has been registered as a national heritage site.

800-year-old town in Kish (PHOTOS)

The town which sat on a 120 hectare expanse of land was once a developed population center home to a large number of residents.

7,000-year-old skeleton goes on display (PHOTOS)

The skeleton and 34 other items found in excavations on Mowlavi Street will remain on display for 50 days.

Shazdeh Garden in Iranian desert (PHOTOS)

The rectangular 5.5 hectare walled garden which features two beautiful mansions has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Asef Mansion, Sanandaj Museum (PHOTOS)

The museum is a manifestation of Kurdish identity in western Iran and home to a rich anthropological treasure trove.

Historical mud-and-brick town in northeastern Iran (PHOTOS)

The historical adobe town is believed to have been built in the Sassanid era.

Isfahan designated UNESCO Creative City of crafts and folk art

The designation comes after Isfahan was named a World Crafts City in September by the World Crafts Council.

4,600-year-old grave unearthed in Burnt City

The discovery of an ancient grave of a 40-year old woman, which dates back to 4,600 years, has registered a new record in the history of Iran’s excavations.

Old minaret along Silk Road (PHOTOS)

The structure which is 38 meters in height dates back to the Seljuq era.

House of Mirza Kuchak Khan (PHOTOS)

The old house now partly serves as a museum.

Ardestan Grand Mosque (PHOTOS)

The Muslim house of worship which was built by Master Mahmoud Esfahani dates back to the Seljuq era.

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