or modern Takht-e Jamshid is an ancient capital of the kings of the Achaemenian dynasty of Iran (Persia), located about 50 km northeast of Shiraz in the Fars region of southwestern Iran. In 1979 the ...

For Morocco’s Jews, the festival of Purim, beginning March 13, has contemporary resonance, illustrating the tenuous existence ...

One of Syria’s six UNESCO World Heritage sites, Palmyra was once a key hub to the ancient Silk Road network linking the ... backed by Russia and Iran-aligned militias, recaptured it. They established ...

The site remains an essential stop for those interested in Iran’s ancient civilizations, offering a breathtaking combination of history, mythology, and archaeology set against the dramatic backdrop of ...

U.S. distributors and other buyers are being offered access to seven European documentaries screening at CPH:DOX.

Some of the world’s oldest roadways are only memories now—but many have been preserved as historic monuments or improved to ...

The presence of lichens on Iran’s ancient monuments remains a conservation challenge ... Last year, the director of the Persepolis World Heritage Site, noted that research and field investigation for ...

For those planning a visit, Rs. 10,000 can last for several days, offering a luxurious experience. While five-star hotels can ...

One of Syria’s six Unesco World Heritage sites, Palmyra was once a key hub to the ancient Silk Road network ... backed by Russia and Iran-aligned militias, recaptured it. The Crac des Chevaliers ...

One of Syria’s six UNESCO World Heritage sites, Palmyra was once a key hub to the ancient Silk Road network ... backed by Russia and Iran-aligned militias, recaptured it. They established ...