Zilu-weaving is an ancient handicraft in Meybod county in central Iran. Weaving epigraphs into a Zilu requires so high level of skill that can only be found among past masters.
Epigraphs woven into warps and wefts of Meybod Zilu
Lost Heritage
Iran fights to recover stolen antiquities
The looted artifacts were found in Switzerland ATTA KENARE AFP
Decorated glazed bricks almost 3,000 years old are on display at Iran's National Museum after a four-decade search disrupted by war and an international legal battle.
Italy returns large haul of Iran’s stolen artifacts
iranian heritage stolen by european
Italy has returned to Iran some 30 stolen artifacts that had been smuggled to the European country during the past 10 years.
The richest cities in history
Reflecting on today’s rich cities we imagine a picture of tall skyscrapers and modern architectural innovations. At the same time few people think that there were metropolises and rich cities in the ancient world.