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Iranian Archaeologist Calls On CHTHO To Save Elamite Bas-Relief
23 May 2012
The relief of Kurangun is with that of Naqsh-e Rostam, one of only 2 Elamite rock reliefs known in the Iranian province of Fars. Both shown nearly similar scenes but while the relief of Naqsh-e Rostam has almost entirely disappeared, erased by a sassanian audience relief attributed to king Bahram II, the Kurangun relief is almost entirely preserved.Cannes 2012: Zac Efron, Dennis Quaid Drama 'At Any Price' Makes Market Debut
15 May 2012
Pamela McClintock Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Ramin Bahrani, the film also stars Kim Dickens and Heather Graham. read morePhotos: Varf Chal Traditional Ceremony in Ab Ask Village, Amol
8 May 2012
On some days during Noruz women become rulers for a short period and are given full authority as the monarch or queen of their villages. In northern Iran, the ancient and annual ritual of varf chal (or 'Zan Shahi', literally meaning the monarchical rule of women) is celebrated in Ordibehesht (the second month of spring, April 21-May 21). -Majid NikjouIn this category: Websites: 0, Number of pages: 0, Last updated: 26 May 2012