Archaeologists search for lost traces of Ilkhanid settlements in OjanArchaeologists search for lost traces of Ilkhanid settlements in Ojan

TEHRAN - Archaeologists have begun searching for more traces of the Ilkhanid heritage in the ancient city of Ojan in northwestern Iran.

A team from the University of Tehran is trying to fill the gaps between the written records and archaeological findings in the ancient city, which is located in the Bostanabad district of East Azarbaijan province.

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National Museum publishes second issue of its Iran journalNational Museum publishes second issue of its Iran journal

TEHRAN - The National Museum of Iran has recently published the second issue of its prestigious journal, which includes scientific studies and articles on archaeology, museum management and restoration.

According to Jebrael Nokandeh, the museum's director general, the second issue of the online journal provides a platform for publishing articles on

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‘World&s oldest& protected area in need of restoration‘World’s oldest’ protected area in need of restoration

TEHRAN – Parts of Isfahan's Ghamishloo National Park, which is said to be the oldest national park in the world, require restoration, a local tourism official has said.

Parts of the park and the Qajar-era (1789–1925) castle inside it need to undergo some rehabilitation works, Mohsen Mazaheri said on Friday.

A budget of 200 billion rials ($670,000)

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‘World pottery capital& needs global branding‘World pottery capital’ needs global branding

TEHRAN–The city of Lalejin as the ‘world pottery capital’ needs global branding, the deputy tourism minister has said.

A global brand of Lalejin pottery should be established and efforts should be made to make this city’s pottery known all over the world CHTN quoted Maryam Jalali as saying on Thursday.

It is also expected that Lalejin has pottery

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Tehran meeting discusses investment capacities of KermanshahTehran meeting discusses investment capacities of Kermanshah

TEHRAN - Investment capacities and opportunities in the western province of Kermanshah were discussed at a meeting held in Tehran's Milad Tower on Thursday, CHTN reported. 

For investors in the tourism sector, Kermanshah offers a great opportunity to develop tourism infrastructure, the provincial tourism chief said during the meeting. 

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Over 2,400 prisoners released in four monthsOver 2,400 prisoners released in four months

TEHRAN - A total of 2,415 prisoners of unintentional crimes have been released across the country since the beginning of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21).

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei donated 10 billion rials (about $33,000) to help free prisoners, IRIB quoted the head of the Blood Money Organization,

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