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Shahr-e Sukhteh: A Bronze Age Urban Settlement in Iran

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Shahr-e Sukhteh: A Bronze Age Urban Settlement in Iran Shahr-e Sukhteh, located in southeastern Iran, is an ancient urban settlement that flourished during the Bronze Age. This archaeological site offers valuable insights into the sophisticated civilization that once thrived in this region. From advanced architectural structures to intricate artifacts, Shahr-e Sukhteh provides a glimpse into the lives of its inhabitants and their remarkable achievements. Join us as we explore the mysteries of this captivating ancient city.

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Ecbatana Field Survey Begins: Potential UNESCO Designation Boosts Iran’s Tourism Sector

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Ecbatana Field Survey Begins: UNESCO Boosts Iran Tourism

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Ancient Carthage Unveils Rare Goddess Tanit Coins

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Ancient Carthage Unveils Rare Goddess Tanit Coins

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Viking-era wooden sailboats on UNESCO list

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Denmark For thousands of years, wooden sailboats allowed the peoples of Northern Europe to spread trade, influence and sometimes war across seas and continents. In December, the U.N.’s culture agency added Nordic “clinker boats” to its list of traditions that represent the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden jointly sought

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Ancient giant coral reef found off Tahiti

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Scientists have discovered a vast reef of “pristine” rose-shaped corals apparently unharmed by climate change in deep water off the coast of Tahiti, UNESCO announced on Jan. 21. Mapping approximately three kilometers (two miles) long and up to 65 meters (213 feet) wide, UNESCO said it was “one of the most extensive healthy coral reefs on

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UNESCO Lut Desert

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Kerman is set to facilitate travels from its main gateway to the UNESCO-registered Lut Desert, which is encircled by three Iranian provinces. Tourism authorities of the southern province aim to facilitate travels to the Shahad desert, which is inside Lut, and a gateway to the UNESCO-designated desert. “We want to provide better conditions for the

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New advances put Hir on tourist map in northwest Iran

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The ancient city of Hir in the northwestern province of Ardebil has become one of the tourism hubs of the country, the provincial tourism chief has said. With the development of tourism infrastructure and practical measures in the field of cultural heritage, the city has emerged as a major tourist destination, Nader Fallahi announced on

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Silk Road a suitable opportunity to introduce ancient Persia

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The possible of the ancient Silk Road on the UNESCO World Heritage list will open up a suitable opportunity for Iran to present its cultural, literary, historical and scientific achievements to the world, the secretary general of the Iranian National Commission for UNESCO has said. “Although the mainstream view of the Silk Road is economic,

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UNESCO-registered Persepolis digitizing documents

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Thousands of historical documents of the UNESCO-tagged site of Persepolis, dating back from the 1930s to the present day, are being classified and digitized. Also known as Takht-e Jamshid, Persepolis in southern Fars province, was the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire (550-330 BC). The documents include administrative correspondence, maps, photos, slides, reports, and videos

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Uramanat home to over 700 ancient sites, estimates suggest

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Up to the moment, 120 sites of significant historical values have been discovered within the vast Uramanat cultural landscape…. However, the number is estimated to reach over 700 in future archaeological expeditions, Pouya Talebnia said. “So far, 120 historical sites have been identified in the Uramanat region of Kermanshah province, and to further identify more

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