Crowds packed central Tehran on Friday for the unveiling of a statue celebrating an ancient Persian victory over foreign enemies -- a show of defiance toward Iran's modern-day foes in the wake of its ...

TEHRAN - The appropriate restoration of historical monuments is not a matter of choice but a necessity in a country where ...

Built in the 6th century BC, Persepolis has withstood destruction, looting, earthquakes, fires and harsh weather — ATTA KENARE Conservationists at Persepolis, Iran's most iconic ancient site, are ...

“This is not just a building but a comprehensive religious city,” said Atefeh Rashnoei, who was serving as director of the Tchogha Zanbil World Heritage site at the time of the interview. “It is ...

Conservationists at Persepolis, Iran's most iconic ancient site, are waging a delicate battle against an unlikely adversary: tiny but persistent lichens eroding the millennia-old monuments. The fight, ...