Persepolis, the most well-known ancient site in Iran, is being threatened by tiny ... from the southern city of Shiraz. "It's an open-air museum reflecting 25 centuries of Middle Eastern life ...

"It's an open-air museum reflecting 25 centuries of Middle Eastern ... motifs have already been lost due to lichen activity," he said. Beyond Persepolis, other sites in Iran, like the Bisotun ...

“Is to present a live and accurate depiction of Persepolis, as Iran’s most important World Heritage Site and one of the masterpieces of ancient architecture, to the general enthusiasts. The Persepolis ...

On the occasion of the 45th anniversary of Persepolis's registration as a UNESCO World Heritage site, Alireza Askari Chaverdi remarked that the term 'Iran' embodies a complex philosophical concept ...

"It's an open-air museum reflecting 25 centuries ... been lost due to lichen activity," he said. Beyond Persepolis, other sites in Iran, like the Bisotun inscription in Kermanshah province ...

Conservationists at Persepolis, Iran's most iconic ancient site ... for Iranians and a major tourist destination. "It's an open-air museum reflecting 25 centuries of Middle Eastern life," said ...

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.