The palace of Darius I at Persepolis / Alamy Damage to Iran’s world heritage sites Sir, We are deeply concerned not only about the humanitarian impact of the war in Iran but also about reports of damage to that country’s cultural heritage. Cultural heritage is always at risk in the event of heavy bombing. Buildings… Continue reading Iran’s ancient treasures face threat from bombing, scholars warn
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Zoroastrian lawmaker highlights restoration of historic fire temples
Behshid Barkhordari made the remarks on Monday during a meeting with Isfahan Governor-General Mehdi Jamali-Nejad and provincial cultural heritage chief Amir Karamzadeh, Miras Aria reported. Barkhordari thanked the provincial officials for its cooperation in restoring the Dar-e Mehr and Gohar fire temples in Isfahan. She said the allocation of sufficient funding was needed to ensure… Continue reading Zoroastrian lawmaker highlights restoration of historic fire temples
Stone-eating Lichen that threaten Iran’s ancient Persepolis
A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979, Persepolis features colossal sculptures and intricate stone reliefs of ancient Persian kings, nobles and deities AFP Ruins of the stone Gates in Persepolis, the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire. Conservationists at Persepolis, Iran’s most iconic ancient site, are waging a delicate battle against an unlikely adversary: tiny… Continue reading Stone-eating Lichen that threaten Iran’s ancient Persepolis
Shahin Bekhradnia Speaks About Nowruz at the House Of Lords in the United Kingdom
The celebration of Nowruz is becoming better known these days, possibly because UNESCO recognized it in 2010 as an Intangible Heritage of Humanity. And Wikipedia, calling it Persian New Year, lists around 20 countries where it is currently celebrated. Yet, as Shahin Bekhradnia explained in the House of Lords just one month ago on Nowruz… Continue reading Shahin Bekhradnia Speaks About Nowruz at the House Of Lords in the United Kingdom
Majestic Naqsh-e Rostam under threat from climate change
TEHRAN – The hot summer, unauthorized deep-water drilling, and other challenges associated with the changing climate are threatening to destroy invaluable cultural landmarks including Naqsh-e Rostam, which is a majestic rock-hewn necropolis in southern Iran. On Monday, Fars news agency released a collection of images that highlighted arrays of long serious cracks appearing inside the… Continue reading Majestic Naqsh-e Rostam under threat from climate change
The Fire That Never Goes Out
What can we learn about long-term thinking from millennia-old Zoroastrian fire rituals? By Richard Fisher | Long Now Apr 13, 02023 At some point in the late fifth century, as the Western Roman empire fell, a group of Zoroastrian priests in Iran’s Fars Province lit a very special fire. As the days passed, they kept… Continue reading The Fire That Never Goes Out
Zoroastrian Museum in Kerman, Iran
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. Article By Shakiba Saberi Mehr News
