Persepolis, the ceremonial city of the Persian Empire, embodied Achaemenid power, divine order, and the vision of a united ...

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A needle-carved rock image believed to depict a Sasanian king has been discovered in the cliffs of the ancient city of ...

Inside a restored house in central Tehran, toys from every era, from ancient Persia to Soviet Russia and the United States, ...

In an interview with Kazinform, Kambarbekova discussed what information about the Kazakh steppes has been preserved in ...

High above southeastern Turkey, a forgotten king’s dream of immortality has left behind huge stone figures, ancient myths, ...

Ancient Greek kings used war elephants from Alexander to the Seleucids, shaping battles and empire-building across the ...

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Although originally conceived in Europe, art deco came to define American interwar prosperity, optimism and luxury.

In a landmark decision for cultural heritage, the 43rd General Conference of UNESCO, held in Samarkand last week, officially ...

Iran has designated November 30 as the Persian Gulf Trio Islands National Day, marking its ancient sovereignty over Bu Musa, Greater Tunb, and Lesser Tunb as it continues to face illegal claims from ...

By Karen Taylor Known in English as china, porcelain was first made in China and became representative of the country, after its development during the Han dynasty. Travelling along the maritime silk ...