10-million-year-old fossil discovered in Zanjan 10-million-year-old fossil discovered in Zanjan 

TEHRAN – A trace fossil estimated to date 10 million years has recently been discovered in Mahneshan county, northwestern Zanjan province, the deputy provincial tourism chief has said. 

“The fossil, which is estimated to date back to 10 million years ago, bears the footprints of a gazelle and some other herbivores and carnivores,” Mohammadreza Moh

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Restoration begins on historical castle in YazdRestoration begins on historical castle in Yazd

TEHRAN –A historical fortification in Ashkezar, the central province of Yazd, has undergone some rehabilitation works, Ashkezar’s tourism chief has said. 

The project involves strengthening the foundation as well as repairing the walls and exterior decorations, CHTN quoted Mehdi Jamalian as saying on Monday. 

Covering an area of 2,400 square meters,

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Marvast fort provided reinforcementMarvast fort provided reinforcement

TEHRAN – Restoration work has begun on the ancient Marvast fort, which overlooks an oasis town of the same name in Yazd province.

According to a local tourism official, the ruined mudbrick fortress is estimated to date from the early Islamic era, IRIB reported.

The restoration work entails masonry to amend adobe bricks, arched ceilings, thatched

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Expert hails find of ‘Bronze Age& petroglyph in southern IranExpert hails find of ‘Bronze Age’ petroglyph in southern Iran

TEHRAN – A cultural heritage expert says a petroglyph recently discovered near Davan dates back to the Bronze Age, adding it may provide an extraordinary insight into the prehistoric life across the southern Iranian village.

Discovered in the Kazerun region of Fars province, the petroglyph bears various motifs, drawings, and geometrical shapes.

“Prel

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Idiotic adventures have brought Israel's apartheid regime closer to edgeIdiotic adventures have brought Israel's apartheid regime closer to edge

TEHRAN — While the Israeli regime has increased its provocative actions in the West Asian region, many experts believe that such actions will bring the inevitable doom of Israel one step closer.

In its latest provocative move, the gas extraction vessel, Energean Power, is seeking to construct an extraction rig in the Karish gas field in the

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Travel guide to Iran appears in RomanianTravel guide to Iran appears in Romanian

TEHRAN –A travel guide titled “10 Reasons Why You Should Visit Iran” has recently been published in Romanian, ISNA reported on Monday. 

The book has previously appeared in 11 languages including English, Turkish, Chinese, and Arabic by the foreign tourism marketing office of Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Ministry, the report a

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