Cultural Heritage

Taq-e Bostan (PHOTOS)

Photos of Taq-e Bostan, an ancient site in western Iran, which is a major tourist attraction.

Naqsh-e Rustam

Images of Naqsh-e Rustam, a representation of Iranian arts, culture and history which dates to back to 1200 BC.

Iran Architecture: Massoudieh Mansion in Tehran

Images of Massoudieh Mansion which sits on a 4,000 square meter expanse of land and has been a registered national site since 1998.

A Burning Candle, a Hot Bath; Connect the Dots

An Iranian inventor has replicated the boiler of Sheikh Bahai’s Bath to unravel the secret of the historical bath.

Iran Architecture in Photos: House of Aminis in Qazvin

House of Aminis or Hosseiniyeh-ye-Aminiha is a historical building which dates back to 1858. It is located in Qazvin, central Iran.

Shahar Yeri historical site

Images of a historical site in Ardebil Province believed to be 6,000 years old.

Cantor Church in Qazvin (PHOTOS)

Images of Cantor Church built by the Russians in central Iran during World War II.

Bastam Grand Mosque in Semnan (PHOTOS)

Bastam Grand Mosque and Kashaneh Tower are two historical sites in Semnan Province, northern Iran.

Carpet Museum of Iran in photos

The Carpet Museum of Iran showcases priceless hand-woven carpets from urban, rural and nomadic areas across Iran.

Takht-e Jamshid, a look at Iran’s colorful past (PHOTOS)

Takht-e Jamshid, a World Heritage Site, which is in Fars Province, is a reminder of Iran’s historical past.

A look at Iran’s registered and unregistered heritage at UNESCO

Some countries have succeeded in having disputed intellectual property registered in their own names and it’s too late to undo things.

Signs of early modern humans found in a cave in western Iran

The reasons which contributed to the mystery extinction of Neanderthals are highly likely to be unraveled during the excavations across different sites in Khorramabad Valley.

History Show Focusing on Seljuq Dynasty in Isfahan

Snapshots of a theater festival aimed at educating people in Isfahan on the Seljuq Dynasty through theatrical performances.

Iran in Photos: Isfahan History Show

Troupes reenact the memories of the historical city of Isfahan in central Iran.

100-plus ancient epigraphs return home from US (PHOTOS)

A photo gallery of the arrival home from the US of 108 Persian epigraphs dug out decades ago in Chogha Mish Hills in southern Iran.

Saadabad Palace’s kitchen opens to public as a museum (PHOTOS)

Photos of the Royal Kitchen Museum at Saadabad complex in northern Tehran.

Historical house of Imam Khomeini in his hometown (PHOTOS)

A photo gallery that features the ancestral home of Founder of the Islamic Republic Imam Khomeini in his hometown in Markazi Province.

Qasr Garden Museum Built in Former Prison in Tehran

Qasr Garden Museum has set out on a long journey, turning from a park to a mansion, a prison and finally a garden museum.

Book, Paper Conservation-Restoration Center at parliament’s library

A photo gallery that depicts efforts by Iranian experts to restore books and documents at the Book and Paper Conservation-Restoration Center of parliament’s library.

Portuguese Castle in Southeastern Iran

Located in southeastern Iran, the Portuguese Castle dates back to 16th century; when the Portuguese intended to conquer the world.

Minister calls for efforts to preserve regional cultural heritage

The Iranian culture chief calls for collective efforts to protect cultural heritage and archeological works of the region from Takfiri terrorists.

Iran, Italy sign cooperation MoU

Culture chiefs from Iran and Italy sign a deal to promote bilateral cooperation in a variety of fields including archeology, music, translation and the movie industry.

Old locks have literally seen better days in Iran (Photos)

The old lock making craft is close to becoming history in Iran.

Kerman qanats up for global registration

A cultural heritage official in Kerman Province has said that Iran has submitted to UNESCO three qanats in Kerman as its nominees for the World Heritage List.

A 4,200-year-old Zoroastrian grave found in northeastern Iran

The recent finds have revealed that Persian tribes took up residence in Bojnourd at least 4,200 years ago.

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