Iran's History
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Iran to repatriate 1784 clay tablets from US
TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) – 1784 clay tablets will be repatriated from the United States, said Iran Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Organization (CHTHO) Chief Ali Asghar Mounesan.
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Iran Foreign Ministry:
“Rumi integral part of Iran’s rich history, culture, literature”
TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry, in a message, has paid tribute to prominent Iranian poet Rumi, who was one of the world’s most famous literary figures known for his mystic poems.
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Some Western thinkers were racist: Velayati
TEHRAN, Jul. 23 (MNA) – In all schools of thought, civilization is rooted in urbanization, Ali Akbar Velyati said Mon., adding some famous Western thinkers were kind of racist.
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Behestan Castle in Zanjan province
ZANJAN, Jun. 26 (MNA) – Behestan Castlem, also known as Old Castle (Kohan Dezh in Persian), is located near Behestan village and along Qezel ozen river in Mahneshan county, Western Zanjan province. The castle was first established in Sassanid Period but it was repaired and use in 5th to 7th centuries AH.
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Parthian-era tunnel turns page in Mikal history
RASHT, Oct. 25 (MNA) – A hand-dug tunnel in Mikal village near Siahkal, Guilan province, provides invaluable information as to the historical past of the region.
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Germany, Austria to hold Iran’s history exhibition
TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – Director general of ICHHTO for museum affairs has announced that Germany and Austria will exhibit Iran’s historical objects after holding relevant negotiations.
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By: Farhad Davoudvandi
Ancient aqueduct system uncovered
BORUJERD, Sep. 02 (MNA) – Excavations for constructing a new building in Boroujerd, unveiled ancient aqueduct system which is estimated to belong to the historical castle of the city.
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Iran, Iraq to file Taq Kasra for World Heritage Status
TEHRAN, Aug. 02 (MNA) – Iranian and Iraqi cultural heritage organizations have formed a joint committee to work for registration of Taq Kasra for World Heritage Status.
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Digs hint 40,000 yrs. of man life in Hawraman
KERMANSHAH, Jun. 23 (MNA) – New archaeological findings in west of Iran suggest man life in the region as early as 40,000 years ago.
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By: Mohammad Reza Abbasi
“Comprehensive History of Iran” unveiled
TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) – The unveiling ceremony of Comprehensive History of Iran was held today at the presence of different cultural and political figures. The 20-volume book is the greatest history book on Iran written in 14 years by more than 170 experts and scholars.