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Human Face Carved in High Relief Unearthed in Persepolis

Human Face Carved in High Relief Unearthed in Persepolis

The discovery was made during the fourth stage of archaeological excavations at the location of water canals at the internationally recognized site of Persepolis.

The excavations were aimed at unearthing the southern part of one of the canals leading to an unfinished gate to the historical site.

No picture of the high relief figure has been presented to media, yet.

Archaeologists working at the site say the human face is carved onto a piece of rock at the site, where new skeletons of humans and animals have also been dug out.

Remnants of other carved figures have also been discovered at the site.

Iran, Kenya to Discuss Mutual Sci-Tech, Trade Cooperation

Iran, Kenya to Discuss Mutual Sci-Tech, Trade Cooperation

The meeting between Iranian knowledge-based companies and the Kenyan team is an opportunity provided by the Centre for International Science and Technology Transactions of the Vice-Presidency for Science and Technology of Iran.

It is an opportunity for those working in the agriculture, water, environment and renewable energies sectors to sit face to face and hold talks on the promotion of mutual trade and technological ties.

The meeting is due to be held on October 12, 2020.

The market in Kenya all the way to the east of the African continent serves as an ideal opportunity for Iranian producers.

Inexpensive workforce, a lack of customs barriers and the existence of untapped economic potentialities bear testimony to that fact.

Iran should realize that the African continent, with a population of 1.2 billion, is a large and intact market which should be utilized.

Kenya is the choice of the Center for International Science and Technology Transactions of the Presidential Office which aims to explore the market in that country for Iranian knowledge-based firms.

Kenya is a country which has cordial relations Iran and has an economically viable market; however, Kenya is hosting only a small part of Iran’s economic and production potential.

For more information, those interested may visit https://tesc.ir.

Iran Urges Expedition of Trade with Neighbouring Countries

Iran Urges Expedition of Trade with Neighbouring Countries

President Hassan Rouhani said Sunday pertinent government bodies are obliged to remove any lack of coordination which might exist in the administrative process.

He said at a time when the toughest sanctions are imposed on Iran, every effort has been made to boost the potential for non-oil exports.

He also underlined the need for a single management trend to further coordinate the day-to-day running of affairs at the country’s border terminals.

The president underlined the need to make up for any technical and administrative shortages in that regard.

“The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Finance is duty-bound to expedite the process of meeting the demands and procuring the equipment needed by customs offices to make it possible for goods to be cleared at border customs offices as soon as possible,” he noted.

Iran’s One-Day COVID-19 Fatalities Once Again at All-Time High

424 More Iranians Die of Coronavirus: Ministry

In her press briefing on Sunday, Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima-Sadat Lari said the new deaths increase the overall death toll to 28,544.

She also reported 3,822 new cases of COVID-19 infection, raising the total number of cases to 500,075.

So far, she added, 406,389 patients have recovered from the disease or been discharged from the hospital.

Lari said 4,482 patients are also in critical conditions caused by more severe infection.
The spokeswoman noted that 4,312,514 COVID-19 tests have been taken across the country so far.

She said the high-risk “red” zones include Tehran, Qom, Mazandaran, East Azarbaijan, Isfahan, Yazd, Ardabil, Khorasan Razavi, Khuzestan, Hamadan, West Azarbaijan, Bushehr, Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari, Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad, Alborz, Lorestan, Markazi, Ilam, South Khorasan, Kermanshah, North Khorasan, Semnan, Gilan, Zanjan, Qazvin, and Kerman provinces.

The “orange” zones also include Golestan, Hormozgan, Kurdistan, and Fars provinces, she added.

Iran Vows to Use Its Full Capacity to Protect Defenceless Yemenis

Iran Vows to Use Its Full Capacity to Protect Defenceless Yemenis

During the videoconference talks held on Sunday, Abdullah expressed his gratitude to Iran for its political support and humanitarian aid to Yemeni people.

He also presented a report on the latest measures adopted by the Yemeni National Salvation Government on the international stage as well the correspondence made with the UN in order to record the crimes committed by the Saudi-led coalition, including the perpetuation of aggression as well as the seizure of ships carrying fuel and food amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Khaji, in turn, touched upon Tehran’s fundamental position which highlights the political settlement of the Yemen crisis.

He said the Islamic Republic of Iran will tap into its full potential to defend defenceless Yemeni people on the international stage via numerous regional and international consultations.

Sistan and Baluchestan: Home to Wide Variety of Traditional Bread, Pastry

The province is marked by several tourist attractions, scenic beauty and historical monuments.

Sistan and Baluchestan is the country’s second largest province after Kerman.

This article introduces different types of bread and sweets cooked in Sistan and Baluchestan. We will see what kinds of confectionary are most popular in the province.

Sistan and Baluchestan Home to Wide Variety of Traditional Bread, PastryTraditional Confectionary

Lendo

Lendo is one of traditional foods or cookies of the province usually used as a snack. Lendo is made with dates, wheat and sesame. Lendo is formed into balls before being served.

Landu Sistan and Baluchestan ConfectionarySistani Cookie

The cookies cooked in this province are either date-flavoured or plain. They have their own fans due to the spices used in them and the method of cooking.Sistani Cookie

Changal

Changal is yet another tasty food cooked by people in Sistan and Baluchestan province. It is made with local bread, dates and animal oil.

Iran's Sistan & Baluchestan; Home to Most Exotic Fruits
Iran’s Sistan & Baluchestan; Home to Most Exotic Fruits

Changal is the food that Baluch nomads serve their guests with. They serve it with Doogh (yoghurt drink). This food is popular with many people in southeastern Iran, especially in the holy month of Ramadan.

Tajagi

Tajagi also known as Sistani Samanoo is a delectable food made with wheat sprouts, flour, oil and water. They begin cooking the food as of early January and many people keep cooking it until late June (which falls on the Persian New Year). Sometimes they add a layer of dates to make the food more delicious.

Tajagi Different Types of Local Bread

As in other areas in Iran, local people in this province cook tasty types of bread. Some of them are mentioned below.Sistan and Baluchestan Home to Wide Variety of Traditional Bread, Pastry 1

Khamir

Khamir is very similar to Lavash bread, the only difference is that it is a little bit thicker. It tastes sour.

Persian Style Dress for Queen of Brunei
Iranian Baluch Woman Designs Dress for Queen of Brunei

Siserk

They use an iron pan to cook Siserk. This type of bread is usually used to bake Changal.

Porani

This kind of bread is usually baked by nomads as there is no need to make it in an oven. All they have to do is to light a fire on sand-covered ground and put the dough on them once the sand gets hot. Porani takes half an hour to bake.

Porani Sistan and Baluchestan breadHelkari

When baking Helkari, they usually divide the dough into smaller parts before rolling them flat. A special rolling pin is used to make the dough thin. Then the thin, flat pieces of dough are put in hot oil to fry.

Tinmiush

When baking Tinmiush, they usually form a watery mix of dough before spreading it on an iron dish with hands. At the end, they will get a thin, crispy loaf of bread.

Online Campaign Trying to Let Tourists Know “Sistan & Baluchestan Is Safe”
Online Campaign Trying to Let Tourists Know “Sistan & Baluchestan Is Safe”

Borak

Borak is another type of local bread baked in Sistan and Baluchestan. It is a mix of dough with spinach and herbs. It is especially served on local people’s table during the holy month of Ramadan.

Chalbak

It is made with water, leaven, salt, yoghurt and flour. The dough is fried. They usually pour sugar on it and serve it for breakfast.

Qelifi

Qelifi is something between confectionary and local types of bread in Sistan and Baluchestan. In order to make Qelifi, they knead the dough well. Then they take part of its and insert some fried date inside it before rolling it. Finally, they put the rolls in the oven and bake it with some garnish.

Qelifi Sistan and Baluchestan bread

Iran Marks National Hafez Day

Iran Marks National Hafez Day
Hafez Best Classic Poet in Literature History: Turkish Writer

Hafez (1315-1390) was a Persian poet who “lauded the joys of love and wine but also targeted religious hypocrisy”.

His collected works are regarded by many Iranians as a pinnacle of Persian literature and are often found in the homes of people in the Persian-speaking world, who learn his poems by heart and still use them as proverbs and sayings.

His life and poems have become the subjects of much analysis, commentary and interpretation, influencing post-14th century Persian writing more than any other author.

 

Iran’s Zarif Hails Fruitful Talks in China Trip

Iran's Zarif Hails Fruitful Talks in China Trip
Iran’s Zarif Hails Fruitful Talks in China Trip

In a post on his Twitter account on Saturday night, Foreign Minister Zarif gave a brief report of his schedule in a visit to China.

“Fruitful talks in beautiful Tengchong with my friend Wang Yi on Iran-China Comprehensive Strategic Partnership,” he said.

The top Iranian diplomat also noted that he and his Chinese counterpart have “rejected US unilateralism and US attempts to create unipolar world.”

Foreign Minister Zarif said Iran and China have agreed on strengthening their bilateral relations by reaching a 25-year cooperation plan, boosting regional cooperation, preserving the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), and collaboration in making vaccine for the coronavirus infection.

In another tweet in the Chinese language, the Iranian foreign minister said the face-to-face meetings with China in a special period “are enough to show that the two sides attach great importance to relations Tehran and Beijing.”

“We have strengthened consensus on a wide range of topics such as deepening bilateral relations, promoting the 25-year cooperation plan, safeguarding the Iranian nuclear agreement, and opposing unilateralism. Taking the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations in 2021 as a new opportunity, I believe the connotation of the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries will be further enriched,” he added.

Heading a high-ranking delegation, Foreign Minister Zarif has travelled to China’s southern province of Yunnan at the invitation of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.

195 More Iranians Die of COVID-19: Health Ministry

US Regime Complicit in Iran's COVID-19 Deaths: Foreign Ministry

In a press briefing on Saturay, Sima-Sadat Lari said 496,253 patients have contracted the virus so far, including 3,875 new cases identified in the past 24 hours.

So far, she added, 403,950 patients have recovered from the disease or been discharged from the hospital.

Lari said 4,439 patients are also in critical conditions caused by more severe infection.

The spokeswoman noted that 4,284,413 COVID-19 tests have been taken across the country so far.

She said the high-risk “red” zones include Tehran, Qom, Mazandaran, East Azarbaijan, Isfahan, Yazd, Ardabil, Khorasan Razavi, Khuzestan, Hamadan, West Azarbaijan, Bushehr, Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari, Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad, Alborz, Lorestan, Markazi, Ilam, South Khorasan, Kermanshah, North Khorasan, Semnan, Gilan, Zanjan, Qazvin, and Kerman provinces.
The “orange” zones also include Golestan, Hormozgan, Kurdistan, and Fars provinces, she added.