Unique marble jar found in Iran’s Shahr-e Sukhteh

The marble jar was excavated from the grave of a young woman and her child in the Burnt City cemetery.

Camera traps capture 4 new Asiatic cheetahs in Iran

Four new Asiatic cheetahs have been sighted in Iran, says the head of Touran Biosphere Reserve (TBR) in Semnan Province.

Hampoiel Cave in northwest Iran in photos

Hampoiel Cave in East Azarbaijan Province is a beautiful site to be toured by nature lovers.

Bam Citadel in photos, 11 years after killer earthquake

The historical Bam Citadel in photos eleven years after the 2003 earthquake.

Stolen Iranian antiques returned from Belgium

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

Winter in Khalkhal-Asalem region in Iran in photos

Winter has created scenic views in Khalkhal-Asalem region, northern Iran.

Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System in photos

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.

Rock castle of Sirjan in Kerman Province in photos

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

Belgian Court Orders Return of Smuggled Antiquities to Iran

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.

International researchers begin to document evidence about the emergence of modern humans in Iran

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.

Traditional art of matting in Iran in photos

People in Khuzestan province, southwestern Iran, weave mats or wicker mats by palm leaf fibers.

Backgammon dug out from 15-century-old dates storage depot

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

Executive instructions adopted to promote the security of foreign tourists

Iran’s Supreme National Security Council has voted for executive instructions aimed at beefing up security for foreign tourists.

Autumn in Iran’s North Khorasan Province in photos

Beautiful scenes of autumn in North Khorasan Province in northeastern Iran.

Wildlife in Iran’s North Khorasan Province

Different parts of Iran have been home to non-domesticated animal species. North Khorasan province in northeast of Iran is one of them.

Wildlife of Golestan National Park in Photos

A look at beautiful animal species in a protected area in northern Iran.

Some 2 million Iranian manuscripts are in poor conditions abroad

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

Iran Architecture in Photos: Ancient Forg Castle

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.

Beautiful autumn in Alangdareh Jungle Park

Alangdareh Jungle Park in Golestan province, which is among Iran’s top seven tourist resorts, is now colorful in autumn.

Chehreh Rock in southwestern Iran in photos

Chehreh Rock which is perched on a towering cliff edge in southwestern Iran is a major tourist attraction.

Free museum admission for students

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

Another Asiatic cheetah sighted in Yazd

The number of Asiatic cheetahs in Iran is projected to stand at 70.

Norwegian investors willing to invest in Iran

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

Cotton picking season in Iran in photos

It is time for Iranian farmers to get to the white fields and pick the newly-grown cotton.

Six thousand Americans seeking trip to Iran

Six thousand Americans are seeking to make a trip to Iran by the Golden Eagle Danube Express in 2015, the Golden Eagle Company's manager said.

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