Iran's Heritage

Middle East Oldest Village Found in Iran
Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Iranian and English archeologists have discovered the Middle East's oldest village which dates back to at least 9800 BC in western Iran.

Enameling Originated in Iran
Sunday, May 24, 2009

Although specimens of Iranian enamel works dating back to the 10th century AH (after hegira) and the Safavid era have been found, experts believe it has a more ancient history.

Tall Buildings in Ancient Iran
Saturday, May 23, 2009

Tall buildings can be traced to many centuries ago when rulers built fortresses on hills to keep the surrounding areas under surveillance. Such a building was also useful for defending the city.

Shahnameh Millennium in UNESCO 2010 Calendar of Events
Tuesday, May 19, 2009

UNESCO has initially agreed to Iran’s proposal for registration of the Shahnameh millennium programs on its calendar of events in 2010.

Happy Khayyam Day
Monday, May 18, 2009

May 18 marks the birthday of the great Iranian poet, astronomer, and mathematician Omar Khayyam (1048-1131). Iranians annually celebrate the occasion as Khayyam Day.

Ferdowsi Day Celebrated in Iran
Saturday, May 16, 2009

Iranians across the country have celebrated the national day of the highly revered Iranian epic poet Ferdowsi on May 15.

Happy Ferdowsi Day
Saturday, May 16, 2009

May 15 is annually celebrated by Iranians as Fedowsi Day. Many art and cultural festivals are held across the country to commemorate the great Iranian epic poet.

Sheikh Safieddin Ardabili Carpet among World’s 50 Artistic Masterpieces
Monday, May 11, 2009

The unique carpet of Sheikh Safieddin Ardabili’s mausoleum has been included in the list of 50 selected artistic masterpieces of the world.

Omar Khayyam & Scientia Iranica
Monday, May 04, 2009

But few might know that coordinates of 58.0° N, 102.1° W and colongitude of 104° at sunrise are the designation of a lunar crater on the far side from the Earth, named in 1970 after Hakim Omar Khayyâm (1048-1123), the Iranian astronomer, mathematician, philosopher, and yes, poet par excellence.

National Persian Gulf Day
Saturday, May 02, 2009

Iran has designated April 30th as National Persian Gulf Day, as the Persian Gulf, a historic waterway, is part of the natural heritage of Iran.