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.