Conservationists at Persepolis, Iran's most iconic ancient site, are waging a delicate battle against an unlikely adversary: ...

Conservationists battle lichens eroding ancient Persepolis, aiming to preserve intricate carvings and structures from ...

Text by MENNA ZAKI & AHMAD PARHIZIConservationists at Persepolis, Iran's most iconic ancient site, are waging a delicate battle against an ...

The ancient miners lost their lives digging salt from a site that was used for centuries by various peoples living in the ...

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.

Arguably the best example of this engineering marvel exists in modern-day Iran, where the technology was invented over 3,000 ...

Iran, a country steeped in history and natural beauty, offers travelers a treasure trove of unforgettable experiences. With ...

Iran, a land of ancient wonders and modern marvels, is rapidly becoming a hotspot for adventurous travelers. But navigating ...

The festival, which emphasizes the use of multimedia to highlight cultural heritage, will be held concurrent with the ’“Glory of Ancient Persia’“ exhibition at Persepolis, further elevating the ...

The fight, which began years ago, is aimed at stopping the threat to the integrity of the site's structures and its intricate carvings from lichens, organisms that grow on surfaces like stone and ...