In a new find under five historic homes in the Iranian city of Abarkuh, archaeologists discovered an underground settlement where, beneath the city’s foundation, there were large halls and alcoves and ...

Persepolis, an ancient city located in the Fars Province of Iran, stands as one of the most significant archaeological sites ...

Iranian Americans in Orange County and around the world welcomed the Nowruz, the Persian new yearr, on Thursday. A Newport Beach resident describes the meaning of the celebration.

Iran has marked its annual fire festival. TEHRAN, Iran — 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 relations ...

Avicenna mausoleum is the memorial monument of a famous Iranian philosopher, scientist and physician, which is located in Abu ...

The Battle of Mycale was a pivotal moment in ancient Greek history, marking the end of the second Persian invasion of Greece.

Naroon, which has sites in Marylebone and Fitzrovia, is celebrating with a set menu of Nowruz favourites as well as a few specials, including tahchin sabzi polo with mahi (fried fish with saffron and ...

An Iranian woman jumps over a bonfire celebrating Chaharshanbe Souri, or Wednesday Feast, an ancient Festival of Fire on the eve of the last Wednesday of the Persian year, in Tehran, Iran ...

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — 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 relations with the West, but I also try ...

Iran has marked its annual fire festival. Known as “Chaharshanbe Souri” in Farsi, the ancient festival comes on the last Tuesday of the year, ahead of Nowruz, the Persian New Year (March 20).