History
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VIDEO: Snowfall covers tomb of Cyrus the Great in Pasargadae
TEHRAN, Dec. 20 (MNA) – Snowfall in Pasargadae has blanketed the Tomb of Cyrus the Great, founder of the Achaemenid Empire, in white.
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Restoration of Persepolis, Naqsh-e Rostam
TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – Iran’s Cultural Heritage Organization is carrying out restoration work on parts of Persepolis and Naqsh-e Rostam, two of the country’s most iconic ancient sites.
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Saravan Museum: Treasure of Baluchestan’s History, Culture
TEHRAN, Nov. 30 (MNA) – The Saravan Museum of History and Anthropology showcases the rich culture, art, history, and unique traditions of the people of Sistan and Baluchestan.
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By hosting scholars from 22 countries;
International Iranology Conference kicks off in Tehran
TEHRAN, Nov. 15 (MNA) – Tehran has become the hub for global Iranology as the International Iranology Conference opens at the Islamic Culture and Relations Organization, welcoming 50 prominent scholars from 22 countries.
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Inside ancient Samanu-making ritual in Iran's Saveh
TEHRAN, Nov. 12 (MNA) – The city of Saveh in central Iran keeps one of its oldest traditions alive: the communal preparation of Samanu. The event brings together people of all ages in prayer, teamwork, and celebration of a shared cultural heritage.
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How Cyrus the Great built world’s first multicultural empire
TEHRAN, Nov. 10 (MNA) – Centuries before modern nations began defining human rights, Cyrus the Great laid out principles of freedom, dignity, and cultural respect that still feel revolutionary today.
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Forgotten ancient victory revived in heart of Tehran
TEHRAN, Nov. 09 (MNA) – 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.
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History repeats again: Netanyahu kneels before Iranians
TEHRAN, Jul. 01 (MNA) –After Israel’s failed 12-day war against Iran, a massive billboard appeared in Shiraz — showing Netanyahu bowing before Iran’s ancient emperor, Shapur I.
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Persian Gulf: Our waters, our lands
TEHRAN, May 10 (MNA) – A land or body of water can hold diverse meanings. The Persian Gulf, for example, is a vital waterway for global oil transport, an exotic destination for tourists, and a geostrategic location for military forces.
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By: Amin Berenjkar
Must-see tourist attractions in Iran's Shiraz
TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) – With the arrival of spring and the pleasant weather in Shiraz, the city once again shines as one of Iran’s top tourist destinations, thanks to its wealth of national and world heritage sites.
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By: Mohammad Dashti
Sheikh Safi Al-Din Ardabili's Shrine in NW Iran
TEHRAN, Mar. 30 (MNA) – The Sheikh Safi al-Din Shrine is the tomb of Sheikh Safi-ad-Din Ardabili, located in Ardabil, Iran. In 2010, it was registered on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
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Bitcoin tops $77,000 for first time in history
TEHRAN, Nov. 09 (MNA) – The Bitcoin cryptocurrency surged to an all-time high on Friday, rising above $77,000, according to trading data from the Binance Cryptocurrency Exchange.
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VIDEO: A tour to Vakil Mosque, Iran architecture masterpiece
TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) – The Vakil Mosque is a mosque in Shiraz, southern Iran. The mosque was built between 1751 and 1773, during the Zand period; however, it was restored in the 19th century during the Qajar period.
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By: Ali Aghayari
Historical Hedayat School in Iran's Urmia
TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) – The Hedayat School which is of prime historical value was founded by Shahriar-khan in the city of Urmia, West Azarbaijan province.
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VIDEO: Inside the Great Pyramid of Giza
TEHRAN, Jul. 02 (MNA) – The footage is a virtual visit to the inside of the Great Pyramid of Giza, which is the largest Egyptian pyramid and served as the tomb of Pharaoh Khufu, who ruled under the Fourth Dynasty of the Old Kingdom.
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By: Shakiba Saberi
Zoroastrian fire temple, museum in Kerman
TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) – Zoroastrians anthropological museum is located in Kerman province, Iran. The museum is comprised of different sections and each section deals with one of the customs of Zoroastrians.
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VIDEO: Monastery of Saint Stepanos in NW Iran
TEHRAN, Mar. 29 (MNA) – The Saint Stepanos Monastery, also known in Armenian as Maghardavank, is an Armenian monastery located about 15 km northwest of the city of Julfa in the province of East Azarbaijan, northwestern Iran.
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By: Mehdi Almasi
Dome of Soltanieh in Zanjan
TEHRAN, Mar. 28 (MNA) – Dome of Soltaniyeh is Iran's magnificent turquoise-brick dome which is considered a key monument in the history of Islamic architecture and the oldest double-shell dome in the world.
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By: Yahya Biabadi
Kermanshah bazaar ahead of Nowruz
TEHRAN, Mar. 19 (MNA) – People of Kermanshah these days are getting ready to welcome the new year and celebrate Nowruz.
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Saint Thaddeus Cathedral in Iran's West Azarbaijan province
TEHRAN, Feb. 28 (MNA) – The Monastery of Saint Thaddeus is an ancient Armenian monastery in the mountainous area of West Azarbaijan Province, Iran.
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By: Yahya Biabadi
Taq-e Bostan historical site in Kermanshah
TEHRAN, Jan. 07 (MNA) – Taq-e Bostan is a site with a series of large rock reliefs from the era of the Sassanid Empire of Persia, carved around the 4th century CE. The historical side is located 5 km from the city center of Kermanshah.