Local dolls effective means for cultural exchange, expert saysLocal dolls effective means for cultural exchange, expert says

TEHRAN –  A cultural heritage expert believes local handmade dolls are an effective means for promoting and transferring culture between nations, a cultural heritage expert has said. 

“The local doll has been hailed as a very effective tool when it comes to cultural exchange, promotion and development,” Vida Maleki said, IRNA reported on Sunday. 

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TEHRAN – Archaeologists have recently a wide range of relics and ruined structures that date from the 4th millennium BC onwards.

“We have discovered evidence of early urbanization which coincides with the Uruk period (ca. 4000 to 3100 BC),” ILNA quoted archaeologist Mohammad-Hossein Azizi Kharanaghi as saying on Sunday.

The findings were made during

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&Tesla: Man Out of Time& appears in Persian bookstores“Tesla: Man Out of Time” appears in Persian bookstores

TEHRAN – American mathematician Margaret Cheney’s 1981 book “Tesla: Man Out of Time” has been published in Persian.

Masud Moradi is the translator of the book published by Moein.

In this “informative and delightful” biography, Cheney explores the brilliant and prescient mind of Nikola Tesla, one of the twentieth century’s greatest scientists and inve

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Persepolis complete signing of AhmadiPersepolis complete signing of Ahmadi

TEHRAN – Persepolis football club completed the signing of Mohammadmehdi Ahmadi on Sunday.

The 21-year-old left winger has joined Persepolis from Naft Masjed Soleyman.

Ahmadi has penned a three-year contract with Persepolis.

Persepolis have previously completed the signing of Alireza Beiranvand (goalkeeper), Morteza Pouraliganji (defender) and Danial

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Georgian Iranologist Lili Zorzoliani wins Shahriar MedalGeorgian Iranologist Lili Zorzoliani wins Shahriar Medal

TEHRAN – Iran’s Sadi Foundation has honored Georgian Iranologist Lili Zorzoliani with a Shahriar Medal.

Zorzoliani, who is best known for her translation of Persian poet Fedowsi’s masterpiece Shahnameh, received the medal from Iranian cultural attaché Ahmad-Ali Mehri at Tbilisi State University, the Iranian Culture Center in Tbilisi announced on Su

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A beautiful historical story by the late Saeed TashakoriA beautiful historical story by the late Saeed Tashakori

Most people nowadays know and admire Saeed Tashakori, a dedicated and honest writer whose love for the eighth Imam can be found in all of his works. 

"Parizad," like most of the works of this popular author, was born with a unique subject from the heart of history. This book is one of the final artifacts he left for our literary world, and it was

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