EghtesadOnline: In the salvage archeological explorations adjacent to the Arghe Alishah and Fathollahof Mansion in Tabriz parts of the foundations of the ancient Tabriz Castle to which tourists and historians have referred to were discovered, the Public Relations Office of the Research Institute of Cultural Heritage and Tourism (RICHT) reported.

EghtesadOnline: Significant remains of the Seljuk era have been unearthed in this season of explorations, head of the archeological explorations teams in the Rey Commercial-Cultural Complex adjacent to the historic Tughrul Tower said.

EghtesadOnline: The anthropological Research Center of the Institute of Cultural Heritage and Tourism (RICHT) implemented nine research projects in the field of archeological studies, including the indigenous silk industry project, honored by the International Photo Festival of Japan.

EghtesadOnline: Existence of a significant amount of azure stones in different shapes in the ancient areas of Iran and Mesopotamia as well as the contents of ancient Sumerian texts show that these areas had commercial transactions in the Third and Fourth Millennia, Public Relations Office of the Research Institute of Cultural Heritage and Tourism (RICHT) reported.

EghtesadOnline: The first season of archeological explorations in the Anjiri Cave in Marv Dasht, Fars Province, was brought to an end with the discovery of stone hand cuttings dating back to the Neolithic and Paleolithic eras, Public Relations Office of the Research Institute of Cultural Heritage and Tourism (RICHT) reported.

EghtesadOnline: An archaeologist by referring to the attempt of land speculators to illegally hold possession of and occupy the historical ports of Siraf, Nayband Najiram (Bataneh) in the Persian Gulf, called for determination of the boundaries of these ports, the Public Relations Office of the Research Institute of Cultural Heritage and Tourism (RICHT) reported.

EghtesadOnline: The sixth season of archeological explorations has been started in Tappeh Sadeq, one of the satellite hills of the Burnt City with the cooperation of Sistan-Baluchestan University and Sun Yat Sen University of China.

EghtesadOnline: The third season of archeological excavations in the ancient zone of Natel in the city of Nour (in northern Iran) has resulted in the discovery of different architectural remains, including establishment of a castle, outstanding clay works of the third and fourth centuries, and a glass seal with inscriptions in Kufic, it was reported on Friday.

EghtesadOnline: Italian Ambassador to Iran Mauro Conchatori said on Tuesday that Iran’s call on Italy for implementation of the project for restoration, protection and maintenance of historical monuments is a great honor for Italy, Research Institute of the Cultural Heritage and Tourism (RICHT) reported.