I've worked for The Associated Press as a photographer since 1999. A lot of what I cover involves either Iran's government or its ...

Maharani Gayatri Devi once turned a gunpoint robbery of her pearl necklace into a lesson in...,the incident happened in...

Nestled in the heart of Isfahan, Hasht Behesht Palace stands as one of the most exquisite remnants of the Safavid era. Known ...

TEHRAN - A new phase of archaeological excavations has commenced on the ruins of Valerian’s Palace in the ancient city of ...

Purim begins on the evening of March 13, 2025, and concludes at sundown on March 14, 2025.

Now, following nearly five decades of excavation and 16 years of painstaking restoration, visitors can enter the Royal Palace ...

Sense of Persia, an event directed by Sima Ahvaz that showcased Persian culture, was held for the third time in Dubai (Feb.

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The story of Bhopal is intertwined with the story of its women, none of whom were content playing second fiddle to the men.

The Isfahan Museum of Contemporary Art, considered the home for visual arts in Iran, reopened during an impressive ceremony ...

An architectural marvel completed in 2017, Qasr Al Watan is at once a functioning seat of presidential power, a museum and an iconic monument.Overlooking the Persian Gulf, Qasr Al Watan (Palace of the ...

India is a land of rich history, where centuries of culture, art, and architecture have left behind stunning heritage sites ...