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.

Conservationists at Persepolis, Iran’s most iconic ancient site, are waging a battle against an unlikely enemy. They are fighting lichens, organisms that grow on surfaces like stone and can ...

Since 1979, Persepolis has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It features massive sculptures and complex carvings of ancient ...

TEHRAN - The head of the Persepolis Museum has announced the initiation of a redesign project aimed at transforming the ...

An effort is underway to try and save the elaborate stone carvings and structures at Persepolis in Iran. Climate change and industrialization have hastened the process of lichen taking over the ...

Constructed 2,500 years ago, Persepolis is a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its grandiose palaces, towering columns, and intricate bas-reliefs. The site stands as a testament to the artistry ...

A Tang Dynasty tomb unearthed in northwest China has shed new light on the lives and heritage of the Sogdians, ancient traders who played a vital role in connecting cultures along the Silk Road. The ...

The struggling Iranian top club Persepolis Teheran wants to get back on track by signing former Bundesliga coach Edin Terzic. According to Iranian sports media, the ex-BVB coach is at the top of ...

The ruins and columns of the Apandana in the ancient city of Persepolis, Iran. Located in the Indian Himalayas, Leh offers a unique viewing experience with an eclipsed sun low on the western ...