History and Archaeology

The computer-aided facial reconstruction has resulted in the creation of a chin, cheekbones, lips, a nose, eyes and ears.

The top councilor criticized those who view interaction with the rest of the world as humiliating, urging them to stop shouting slogans that interfere with the country's progress.

The result of 14 long years of efforts by a large number of researchers comes out in the form of The Comprehensive History of Iran.

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

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

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

If future excavations confirm the assumptions of archeologists, the theory about the shrinking and final annihilation of the Burnt City should be fully revised.

After tests, the 7,000-year-old human skeleton is to be transferred to the National Museum of Iran to be put on display.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Shahr-e Sukhteh- the Iranian Burnt City- finally makes it to the World Heritage List of UNESCO.