Conservationists at Persepolis, Iran's most iconic ancient site, are waging a delicate battle against an unlikely adversary: tiny but persistent lichens eroding the millennia-old monuments.

The festival, which emphasizes the use of multimedia to highlight cultural heritage, will be held concurrent with the ’“Glory of Ancient Persia’“ exhibition at Persepolis, further elevating the ...

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The fight, which began years ago, is aimed at stopping the threat to the integrity of the site's structures and its intricate carvings from lichens, organisms that grow on surfaces like stone and ...

Iran, a country steeped in history and natural beauty, offers travelers a treasure trove of unforgettable experiences. With ...

CONSERVATIONISTS at Persepolis, Iran’s most iconic ancient site, are waging a delicate battle against an unlikely adversary: tiny but persistent lichens eroding the millennia-old monuments. The fight, ...

Conservationists at Persepolis, Iran's most iconic ancient site, are waging a delicate battle against an unlikely adversary: ...

Conservationists battle lichens eroding ancient Persepolis, aiming to preserve intricate carvings and structures from ...

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Iran is often portrayed as a grim, forbidding place, where music and even pets are banned. But globetrotting podcaster Drew ...