Cultural heritage

Iranians embrace beauty of spring on ‘Sizdah Bedar’

TEHRAN, Apr. 02 (MNA) – An Iranian National Nature Day, locally known as ‘Sizdah Be-dar’, is held on the 13th day of Farvardin (the first month of the Iranian calendar) to bid farewell to the Nowruz holidays. The celebration of

UNESCO adds Iran’s Khorramabad Valley to World Heritage List

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has officially added the Prehistoric Sites of the Khorramabad Valley in the west-central Iranian province of Lorestan to its list of world heritage. Tehran – ISNA – The decision was made at

Nowruz, a unique opportunity to reinforce national unity

Despite the ongoing U.S.-Israeli imposed war, people from all walks of life in the country are preparing to celebrate Nowruz, the Persian New Year, with the universal message of boosting unity and peace among people. Nowruz, which means ‘new day’,

120 Historical Sites in Iran Damaged in Terrorist Attacks

The head of the Tourism and Cultural Heritage Committee of Tehran’s City Council outlined the catastrophic dimensions of what he described as civilizational and economic terrorism resulting from recent attacks by the United States and the Israeli regime on Iranian

Forgotten ancient victory revived in heart of Tehran

In the heart of Tehran, a single sculpture has revived a forgotten moment of triumph, inviting Iranians to reconnect with a deeper sense of identity, dignity, and historical continuity. A recent cultural initiative by Tehran Beautification Organization has sparked renewed

Translation’s Role in Islamic Scientific Revolution

The translation movement during the early rise of Islam was not merely a linguistic exercise; it was a massive, state-sponsored intellectual project that directly caused a scientific revolution. By systematically translating the knowledge of ancient Greek, Persian, Indian, and other

Cyrus Cylinder: Historical Accuracy and Propaganda

The accuracy of the Cyrus Cylinder isn’t a simple “yes” or “no” but depends on what aspect you’re examining. To summarize: The Cyrus Cylinder is highly accurate and invaluable as a reflection of Persian imperial ideology and policy, but it

Iran Finalizes Masuleh Dossier for UNESCO Submission

Iran Finalizes Masuleh Dossier for UNESCO Submission Iran’s Deputy Minister for Cultural Heritage announced that the nomination dossier for the “Masuleh Cultural Landscape and Its Associated Metalworking Sites” has been completed and is ready to be submitted to UNESCO. According