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National Museum of Iran pays tribute to renowned archaeologist Yousef Majidzadeh

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National Museum of Iran pays tribute to renowned archaeologist Yousef Majidzadeh​

TEHRAN - The National Museum of Iran has expressed its profound sorrow at the passing of Yousef Majidzadeh, one of Iran’s most distinguished archaeologists, whose research made significant contributions to the study of the country’s prehistoric cultures and early civilizations. Majidzadeh died in France on October 19, 2026, at the age of 90.

National Museum of Iran pays tribute to renowned archaeologist Yousef Majidzadeh

Intl Archaeology Day A glimpse of Irans Paleolithic heritage and museums

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Intl. Archaeology Day: A glimpse of Iran’s Paleolithic heritage and museums​

TEHRAN - On 17 October, archaeologists and cultural institutions worldwide mark International Archaeology Day, highlighting archaeology’s contribution to our understanding of the human past. The occasion also invites reflection on the broader role of archaeology in reconstructing human history, investigating changing relationships between people and their environments, and communicating scientific knowledge to the public through museums and other cultural institutions.

Intl. Archaeology Day: A glimpse of Iran’s Paleolithic heritage and museums

Heritage is identity Iranian archaeologist exposes scale of war destruction to historic sites

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Heritage is identity: Iranian archaeologist exposes scale of war destruction to historic sites​

TEHRAN – An Iranian archaeologist, Sonia Shidrang, highlighted in a global webinar hosted by the International Committee on Archaeological Heritage Management (ICAHM), a scientific committee under ICOMOS, that the 40-day war with the United States and the Israeli regime left 149 historical sites across 20 provinces damaged, and that Iran's cultural heritage now demands a response grounded in international law, rigorous documentation, and a concrete protection plan.

Heritage is identity: Iranian archaeologist exposes scale of war destruction to historic sites