Conservationists at Persepolis, Iran’s most iconic ancient site, are waging a battle against an unlikely enemy. They are fighting lichens, organisms that grow on surfaces like stone and can ...
TEHRAN - Recent heavy rainfall in Fars province led to the destruction of parts of historical houses in Shiraz, the ...
A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979, Persepolis features colossal sculptures and intricate stone reliefs of ancient ...