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Oldest known photographs reveal how Persepolis has changed over time

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Oldest known photographs reveal how Persepolis has changed over time​

TEHRAN - The oldest known photographs of Persepolis, the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire and now a UNESCO World Heritage site, provide a rare visual record of the monument before modern archaeological excavations reshaped its appearance.

Oldest known photographs reveal how Persepolis has changed over time

Ancient Iranian goldsmithing in spotlight as 3000yearold earrings worn by actress spark heritage

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Ancient Iranian goldsmithing in spotlight as 3,000-year-old earrings worn by actress spark heritage​

TEHRAN – A pair of earrings incorporating approximately 3,000-year-old Iranian gold medallions has sparked international debate over the use of ancient cultural artifacts in contemporary fashion, drawing renewed attention to the sophistication of ancient Iranian jewelry making and raising questions about the ownership, preservation and ethical use of archaeological objects.

Ancient Iranian goldsmithing in spotlight as 3,000-year-old earrings worn by actress spark heritage