Cultural Heritage

Following a Belgian court ruling, 349 Iranian artifacts dating back millennia have been sent back to Iran.

Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System, which is a collection of dams, tunnels, ancillary canals and watermills in Shushtar, Khuzestan Province, shows how Iranians in the Achaemenid Era used to provide water to the city.

Qaleh Sang (rock castle) of Sirjan in Kerman Province goes back to the Sassanid Era.

The historical objects, dating back to 2000 B.C., had been discovered by a French woman and were later smuggled out of Iran by a Belgian diplomat.

The key objective of the 5-year archeological project in Kaldar Cave is to develop an understanding of the global position of this region in Paleolithic studies.

Tal Ghale Seyfabad in the southern city of Kazerun was a trade and economic center in the Sassanid era.

The National Library chief says his organization needs money to buy back the Iranian manuscripts which are kept in poor conditions in other countries.

Forg Castle is located in a namesake village in eastern province of Southern Khorasan. It is one of Iran's attractions that date back to the Afshar era.

Museums in Tehran province offer free admission to students to mark the national Student Day.

“Norwegian investors would welcome to participate in Iran’s economic projects,” said Norwegian Ambassador Norheim.

Standing tall at the heart of a mountain, a once strategic fort offering protection to people for centuries seems to be losing its battle against nature.

The Iranian government hopes infusion of more funds to Persepolis will help create a board of trustees for the historical site.

Archeologists have discovered an ancient gate in Persepolis in Tale-Ajori.

Iran is planning to apply for UNESCO World Heritage Site status for the Alamut Castle.

Naghsh-e Jahan Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in central Iran, in photos.

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has plans to place Shush, an ancient Iranian city, on the 2015 World Heritage List.

Two historical libraries of Iran appeared on the list of must-see libraries of the world.

Abdolhossein Zarrinkoob, a great Iranian, lays out the reasons why his fellow Iranians should take pride in being Iranian.

The President of UNESCO's General Conference, who is in Iran to attend a ceremony to commemorate registration of the Burnt City in the UNESCO's World Heritage List, has visited the historical sites in Kashan.

A service is held in Isfahan to mark the 350th anniversary of a very old place of worship.

Darband Caves in Gilan Province with archeological finds as old as the Paleolithic Era can unravel the mystery surrounding early cave dwellers in Iran.

A polo match is held in Isfahan to prompt UNESCO to register the sport in Iran’s name.

Iran and Italy sign a deal to establish closer archeological cooperation.

A handicraft as old as 5 millenniums, enamel has still remained popular and magnificent. Being called Meenakari in Iran, the art's hub in the country is Isfahan.

Pigeon houses represent a perfect example of humans and nature working together for mutual benefits.