Ancient Iranian Castle among Top National Heritage Sites
The Kent castle, named after a nearby village, is a historical monument dating back to the Afsharid era.
Zilu – An Original Artform from Iran’s Desert People
An analysis of structural techniques and designs shows that Zilu, although looking like a simple hand-woven thread rug, has a profound cultural richness and depth of thought.
Osku Bread: One of the Most Delicious Traditional Breads in Iran
Osku Chorei, otherwise known as Osku Bread, is the traditional bread specific to Osku County in East Azarbaijan Province, and is among the most delicious traditional breads in Iran.
Exhibition of Ancient Persian Artefacts Opens in London Museum
An exhibition of artifacts belonging to Ancient Persia has opened at the Victoria and Albert Museum of London, showcasing Iran’s 5,000-year-old history
A Gift from Former King of Iran Sold at Auction for €95,000
An Iranian-made Paykan presented by the former king of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi to Nicolae Ceaușescu, the former president of Romania, in 1974 has been sold at an auction for 95,000 euros.
Shahi Oil Mill: A Unique Museum in Iran’s Isfahan
The traditional horse-powered oil pressing practice is an ancient Iranian industry and one of the oldest activities in the world's food industry.
Living in Bardeh Historical Castle
Life in Bardeh historical castle is ongoing just as in the past, contrary to most other historical structures, which are either abandoned or turned into museums after restoration.
Iran’s ‘Vanguard Museum’ Displays World War Legacies
The Vanguard Museum in Gilan province, northern Iran, recounts stories of world wars to preserve the past heritage for future generations.
Remains of Historical Iron Foundries Found in Central Iran
Sites of ancient iron foundries dating back to the Achaemenid era have been discovered in the central Iranian province of Yazd.
Iran Showcases Handkerchief Soaked with Nasser al-Din Shah Qajar’s Blood
The image of a blood-soaked handkerchief belonging to Nasser al-Din Shah Qajar, the 19th-century Iranian king, has been put on public display at the Golestan Palace, the former royal complex of the Qajar Dynasty in the Iranian capital, Tehran.
