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2025-05-19 11:24
Persepolis complete signing of Reza Shekari
TEHRAN – Persepolis football club announced Sunday night that they have completed the signing of attacking midfielder Reza Shekari from Sepahan.
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2025-05-18 18:13
Commemorative stamp honoring Persepolis Fortification Tablets unveiled
TEHRAN - On Sunday, May 18, coinciding with International Museum Day, a ceremony was held at the National Museum of Iran to unveil a commemorative stamp honoring the Persepolis Fortification Tablets.
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2025-05-17 18:45
Persepolis complete signing of two more players
TEHRAN – Mojtaba Fakhrian and Amin Kazemian signed for Persepolis football club on Saturday.
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2025-05-15 20:20
Sepahan runners-up in 2024/25 PGPL
TEHRAN – Sepahan football team defeated Esteghlal 3-1 and finished the 2024/25 Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) on Thursday.
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2025-05-14 00:30
By Farrokh Hesabi
PGPL final week promises excitement rivalry
TEHRAN - The 24th edition of the Persian Gulf Pro League (PGPL) has reached its dramatic conclusion, with the final Matchday 30 set to take place this Thursday.
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2025-05-10 12:31
Alexis Guendouz: I'm pleasantly surprised by Iran
TEHRAN — Trained at Saint-Étienne, then moved to Algeria, and now at 29 years old, Alexis Guendouz is in Iran, defending the colors of Persepolis in Tehran.
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2025-05-01 21:44
Persepolis victorious against Mes, Havadar relegated from PGPL
TEHRAN – Persepolis football team defeated Mes 3-0 in 2024/25 Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) on Thursday.
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2025-04-30 12:16
Persepolis reach agreement with Swiss defender Hadergjonaj
TEHRAN – Iranian football club Persepolis have reportedly agreed to sign Swiss right-back Florent Hadergjonaj.
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2025-04-18 20:13
Tractor one step closer to title, Sepahan beat Persepolis: PGPL
TEHRAN – Tractor football team defeated Malavan 3-0 to move a step closer to winning the title of the 2024/25 Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) on Friday.
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2025-04-18 17:18
By Afshin Majlesi
Iran celebrates Intl. Day for Monuments and Sites amid rich cultural legacy
TEHRAN - Each year on April 18, many countries across the globe celebrate the International Day for Monuments and Sites (IDMS) — a date dedicated to recognizing and protecting the cultural treasures that connect us to the past.
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2025-04-12 17:17
Lost quarry believed to supply Achaemenid palace in Susa discovered in western Iran
TEHRAN - In a landmark archaeological breakthrough, Iranian researchers have discovered what is believed to be the long-lost quarry used to source the massive stones for Achaemenid-era masterpieces such as the palace of Darius the Great in the ancient city of Susa.
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2025-04-11 22:41
Sepahan, Persepolis emerge victorious, Tractor held: PGPL
TEHRAN – Sepahan and Persepolis football teams defeated their rivals in Matchweek 26 of the 2024/25 Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) on Friday.
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2025-04-08 18:04
Giant ‘Sasanian-era’ jar unearthed in southern Iran
TEHRAN - An ancient earthenware jar believed to date back to the Sasanian era has been unearthed during a routine excavation in a village in southern Iran, according to local heritage authorities.
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2025-04-07 18:13
Restoration work resumes on Apadana Palace and tomb of Artaxerxes III in Persepolis
TEHRAN - Restoration efforts have officially resumed at several key heritage sites within Persepolis, a famed UNESCO World Heritage site in southern Iran, following a temporary pause during the Nowruz holidays.
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2025-04-05 18:45
Ancient stone fragment from Persepolis returned to authorities
TEHRAN - A stone fragment believed to originate from Persepolis has been officially handed over to the Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Directorate of Fars province, where the UNESCO World Heritage site is located.
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2025-03-17 17:41
UNESCO-listed Nowruz celebrated at Persepolis with Central Asian diplomats
TEHRAN – A multinational Nowruz remembrance was held at the UNESCO World Heritage site of Persepolis, bringing together ambassadors from Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Tajikistan to celebrate the ancient Persian New Year.
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2025-03-16 21:55
Tractor return top of PGPL
TEHRAN – Tractor football team edged past Gol Gohar 2-1 Sunday night to return top of the 2024/25 Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL).
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2025-03-09 19:05
Ancient Achaemenid drains prevent water accumulation at Persepolis
TEHRAN - Recent heavy rainfall in Fars province led to the destruction of parts of historical houses in Shiraz, the provincial capital which is situated 70 km southward from Persepolis, which was once a ceremonial capital of the Persian Achaemenid Empire (c. 550 – 330 BC).
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2025-03-07 21:19
Persepolis edge Chadormalou: PGPL
TEHRAN – Persepolis football team narrowed the gap on league leaders Tractor and Sepahan to one point after edging past Chadormalou in the 2024/25 Iran Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) on Friday.
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2025-03-02 16:10
Persepolis thirsty for title: Ismail Kartal
TEHRAN – Ismail Kartal, head coach of the Persepolis football team, has expressed their determination to win the title by the end of the season.
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2025-02-18 08:42
Discover Dokkan-e Daud: an ancient marvel in western Iran
TEHRAN - Nestled in the rugged landscapes of Kermanshah province in western Iran, Dokkan-e Daud (English: David's Store) is an enigmatic and historically rich site that beckons history enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike. Situated near Sarpol-e Zahab, this late Achaemenid rock site is both a tomb and a relief, offering a glimpse into Iran’s ancient past and its evolving artistic and cultural influences.
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2025-02-17 21:45
Persepolis, Al Nassr share spoils in 2024/25 ACL Elite
TEHRAN – Iran's Persepolis and Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr football teams played out a goalless draw here at the Azadi Stadium in the 2024/245 AFC Champions League Elite Matchday 8 on Monday.
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2025-02-16 16:30
Lichens on Iran’s ancient structures unrelated to pollution, expert confirms
TEHRAN - The presence of lichens on Iran’s historical stone carvings and ancient structures is solely due to climatic conditions and moisture, rather than industrial pollution, a prominent cultural heritage expert has confirmed.
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2025-02-15 18:16
By Afshin Majlesi
Government spokeswoman highlights tourism and cultural heritage preservation
TEHRAN - Fatemeh Mohajerani, the spokeswoman for the government, emphasized the administration’s commitment to tourism development and cultural heritage preservation during her visit to the 18th Tehran International Tourism and Related Industries Exhibition on Thursday.
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2025-02-07 19:13
Sepahan, Malavan share spoils in PGPL
TEHRAN – Sepahan and Malavan football teams played to a 1-1 draw in the 2024/25 Iran Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) on Friday.
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2025-02-02 09:15
50 restoration projects for cultural heritage underway in Fars province
TEHRAN – Fars’ deputy chief of cultural heritage has announced that 50 restoration projects are currently in progress across the southern Iranian province
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2025-01-31 11:47
Persepolis complete signing of Serdar Dursun
TEHRAN – Iranian football club Persepolis completed the signing of former Fenerbahce forward Serdar Dursun on Thursday night.
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2025-01-26 20:00
10-man Persepolis beat Tractor, Sepahan defeat Kheybar: PGPL
TEHRAN – Persepolis football team earned a big home win over Tractor in the 2024/25 Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) on Sunday.
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2025-01-22 18:01
Oston Urunov sidelined for six weeks
TEHRAN – Persepolis Uzbek iconic winger Oston Urunov has been sidelined for six weeks due to a hamstring injury.
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2025-01-20 17:39
Video clips highlight glimpses of Iran’s rich history in Malaysia
TEHRAN - The Cultural Attaché of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Malaysia has produced a series of 90-second video clips to introduce the country's tourism, historical, and natural attractions.