A demonic figure has reemerged on a 1789 painting by English artist Joshua Reynolds after the artwork underwent restoration to mark the 300th anniversary of Reynolds’ birth. The “devil-like figure” had over time appeared to fade out or been the subject of attempted removals from Reynolds’ “The Death of Cardinal Beaufort,” explained the United Kingdom’s […]
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Lurking ‘Devil-Like Figure’ Reemerges On Painting Following Its Restoration
Minister visits 14th century mosque, orders restoration
TEHRAN — Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Minister Ezatollah Zarghami has ordered new restoration work to safeguard Varamin’s Jameh Mosque during his recent visit to the 14th century place of worship. Source Views: 0
Historical bazaar in Saveh undergoes restoration
TEHRAN – A fresh round of restoration has commenced on the centuries-old bazaar of Saveh, which comprises hundreds of shops laid out along the mazing vaulted alleys and thoroughfares. Source Views: 0
Tehran says welcomes restoration of ties with Egypt, Morocco
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian said on Thursday that Tehran welcomes good relationship with Egypt and Morocco as two Muslim states while expressing his country’s unhappiness the ongoing civil war in Sudan. Source Views: 0
Oil and pipeline companies are backing a ‘water quality restoration’ project in North America’s biggest swamp
“The idea that this is an experimental project is absurd because we’ve done this numerous times.” Source Views: 0
Sadi mausoleum to undergo restoration
TEHRAN – The mausoleum of Persian poet Sheikh Muslih ad-Din Sadi Shirazi, known by his pen name Sadi, in the southern city of Shiraz, Fars province, is planned to undergo some rehabilitation works, the provincial tourism chief has said. A budget of 11 billion rials ($22,000) has been allocated to the restoration project, Seyyed Moayyed […]
Restoration of Ancient Rest Stop with Mosaic To Host Travelers in Israel Again
Weary travelers have always needed a place to rest and recuperate, from the harsh conditions and terrains of the Silk Route, to the more plush comforts that accompany modern travel. Read more Section: Artifacts Other Artifacts News History & Archaeology Read Later Source Views: 0
Conservators in Iraq carry out major restoration project to save centuries-old manuscripts
“Some manuscripts date back almost 1,000 years,” said Ahmed al-Alyawi, who heads the House of Manuscripts body. Iraqi antiques and cultural heritage have often been plundered during decades of conflict. Source Views: 0
Ancient university restoration works begin
TEHRAN – Work to restore Jundi Shapur University, an ancient academy in the southwestern city of Dezful, has begun, ISNA reported on Wednesday. Jundi Shapur, also spelled as Gundi Shapur, was one of the world’s birthplaces of knowledge and wisdom, which is a source of national pride and enthusiasm for Iranians. Sources say that Dezful […]
Ancient university restoration works begin
TEHRAN – Work to restore Jundi Shapur University, an ancient academy in the southwestern city of Dezful, has begun, ISNA reported on Wednesday. Jundi Shapur, also spelled as Gundi Shapur, was one of the world’s birthplaces of knowledge and wisdom, which is a source of national pride and enthusiasm for Iranians. Sources say that Dezful […]
Ancient university restoration works begin
TEHRAN – Work to restore Jundi Shapur University, an ancient academy in the southwestern city of Dezful, has begun, ISNA reported on Wednesday. Jundi Shapur, also spelled as Gundi Shapur, was one of the world’s birthplaces of knowledge and wisdom, which is a source of national pride and enthusiasm for Iranians. Sources say that Dezful […]
Ancient university restoration works begin
TEHRAN – Work to restore Jundi Shapur University, an ancient academy in the southwestern city of Dezful, has begun, ISNA reported on Wednesday. Jundi Shapur, also spelled as Gundi Shapur, was one of the world’s birthplaces of knowledge and wisdom, which is a source of national pride and enthusiasm for Iranians. Sources say that Dezful […]
Ancient university restoration works begin
TEHRAN – Work to restore Jundi Shapur University, an ancient academy in the southwestern city of Dezful, has begun, ISNA reported on Wednesday. Jundi Shapur, also spelled as Gundi Shapur, was one of the world’s birthplaces of knowledge and wisdom, which is a source of national pride and enthusiasm for Iranians. Sources say that Dezful […]
Centuries-old pigeon towers under restoration for tourism
TEHRAN—Teams of cultural heritage restores are busy restoring arrays of abandoned pigeon towers, now deemed as emerging tourist destinations in Falavarjan county of Isfahan province. On Monday, several local authorities paid a visit to the centuries-old mud-brick towers to personally inspect the restoration process, CHTN reported. The physical condition of pigeon towers, historical values of […]
Centuries-old pigeon towers under restoration for tourism
TEHRAN—Teams of cultural heritage restores are busy restoring arrays of abandoned pigeon towers, now deemed as emerging tourist destinations in Falavarjan county of Isfahan province. On Monday, several local authorities paid a visit to the centuries-old mud-brick towers to personally inspect the restoration process, CHTN reported. The physical condition of pigeon towers, historical values of […]
4,000-year-old bas-reliefs in western Iran undergo restoration
TEHRAN—A fresh round of restoration work has commenced on Anubanini bas-relief carvings, which are estimated to date some 4,000 years. The reliefs that are associated with the Lullubi civilization are due to depicting Lullubian kings as conquerors. They can be found on the northeastern edge of the modern Sarpol-e Zahab in Kermanshah province, about twenty […]
Safavid-era gate in Ardabil undergoes restoration
TEHRAN–The Safavid-era (1501–1736) Ali Qapu Gate, which is the only surviving gate to Sheikh Safi ensemble in northwestern Ardabil province has undergone some rehabilitation works, the provincial tourism chief has said. The project involves restoring the tilework and plasterwork as well as repairing the wooden windows, Fardin Eini explained on Tuesday. Ali Qapu Gate is […]
9th-century mosque in Shiraz undergoes restoration
TEHRAN—Parts of the tilework of Atiq Mosque, which is considered the oldest mosque of Shiraz, in southern Fars province, have undergone urgent restoration, the provincial tourism chief has said. The project is being carried out by experienced restorers under the supervision of cultural heritage experts, Seyyed Moayyed Mohsen-Nejad explained on Monday. The 9th-century mosque was […]
Restoration work begins on Safavid-era bathhouse
TEHRAN—A Safavid-era (1501-1736) public bathhouse in the city of Biarjomand, north-central province of Semnan, has undergone some rehabilitation works, a local tourism official has said. The project involves repairing cracks and walls and replacing worn-out materials, Morteza Nazari explained on Wednesday. The historical structure has been inscribed on the national heritage list. Bathhouses or ‘hammams’ […]
Russia postpones restoration of gas flow to Europe, citing oil leakage in Nord Stream 1 pipeline
(Natural News) Gazprom postponed its September 3 deadline to restore flows via a crucial gas supply route to Europe, citing an oil leakage in the Nord Stream 1 pipeline it discovered during maintenance works. The company shut down the pipeline on August 31 for what was supposed to be a three-day maintenance. However, it said in a […]