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Fars provinces sole Parthian stone relief to undergo restoration

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Fars province’s sole Parthian stone relief to undergo restoration

TEHRAN - The only known Parthian-era stone relief in Iran’s Fars province is set to undergo restoration and structural reinforcement to preserve its historical significance, according to local cultural heritage authorities.

Fars province’s sole Parthian stone relief to undergo restoration

Restoration of UNESCOlisted Ganjali Khan caravanserai in Kerman begins

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Restoration of UNESCO-listed Ganjali Khan caravanserai in Kerman begins

TEHRAN - The restoration and revitalization of the historic Ganjali Khan caravanserai in Kerman, southern Iran, have officially commenced, marking a significant effort to preserve the UNESCO-listed site.

Restoration of UNESCO-listed Ganjali Khan caravanserai in Kerman begins

Archaeologists claim to identify site of historic Battle of alQadisiyyah using satellite images

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Archaeologists claim to identify site of historic Battle of al-Qadisiyyah using satellite images

TEHRAN - A team of archaeologists claims to have identified the location of the historic Battle of al-Qadisiyyah, fought in c. 636 CE between Iran’s Sasanian Empire and an invading Arab army in present-day Iraq.

Archaeologists claim to identify site of historic Battle of al-Qadisiyyah using satellite images

Iranian and Chinese archaeologists collaborate on Masuleh highlands excavations

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Iranian and Chinese archaeologists collaborate on Masuleh highlands excavations

TEHRAN - A team of Iranian researchers and archaeologists, joined by Chinese fellows, has embarked on new excavations in the highlands of Masuleh to uncover the region’s rich metallurgical heritage.

Iranian and Chinese archaeologists collaborate on Masuleh highlands excavations

Late Bronze Age discovery in southern Tehran may rewrite ancient Reys history

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Late Bronze Age discovery in southern Tehran may rewrite ancient Rey’s history

TEHRAN - Archaeologists have uncovered significant evidence of the Late Bronze Age (1900–1500 BC) during recent excavations at the ancient Rashkan fortress in Rey, marking the first discovery of its kind in the region, located south of Tehran.

Late Bronze Age discovery in southern Tehran may rewrite ancient Rey’s history