UNESCO: Takht-e Soleiman
UNESCO: Takht-e Soleiman By Dr. Kaveh Farrokh The article below on Takht-e Soleyman (or Takht-e Suleiman) is by UNESCO. Kindly note that except one photo, all other images and accompanying captions do not appear in the UNESCO posting. ========================================================================== The archaeological site of Takht-e Soleyman, in north-western Iran, is situated in a valley set in a ...
International Day of Conscience April 5
Promoting a Culture of Peace with Love and Conscience The preamble to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that "disregard and contempt for human rights have resulted in barbarous acts which have outraged the conscience of humankind, and the advent of a world in which human beings shall enjoy freedom of speech and ...
Ancient DNA analysis unlocks secrets of Ice Age tribes in the Americas
Scientists have sequenced 15 ancient genomes spanning from Alaska to Patagonia and were able to track the movements of the first humans as they spread across the Americas at “astonishing” speed during the last Ice Age, and also how they interacted with each other in the following millennia. Our study proves ...
Medieval Belt Hook Unearthed in Poland
WEST POMERANIA, POLAND—According to a Science in Poland report, a medieval belt hook for hanging keys or a purse has been unearthed in northwestern Poland by a metal detectorist. Archaeologist Grzegorz Kurka of the Kamień Land History Museum said that similar rare belt hooks have been found in Hungary, Austria, and Germany. ...
Happy Sizdeh Be Dar
Sizdeh-be-dar is an National and ancient festival of Iranian held annually on the thirteenth day of Farvardin،the first month of the Iranian calendar, during which people spend time picnicking outdoors.
Happy Nowruz, Iranian New Year
In general, it is understood that people of all countries cherish their cultural heritage and demonstrate the best of their culture and heritage to others. It is clear that the cultural values of any period of history are measured based on the existence of those known values as well as ...
Nowruz; Iranian New Year Marking the First Day of Spring
Nowruz marks the first day of spring, or Equinox, and the beginning of the year in the Persian calendar. It is celebrated on the day of the astronomical northward equinox, which usually occurs on March 21 or the previous or following day, depending on where it is observed. The moment ...
International Nowruz Day
International Nowruz Day 21 March What is Nowruz and why do we celebrate it? The word Nowruz (Novruz, Navruz, Nooruz, Nevruz, Nauryz), means new day; its spelling and pronunciation may vary by country. Nowruz marks the first day of spring and is celebrated on the day of the astronomical vernal equinox, which usually ...
Happy Chahar Shanbeh Souri
All of us at WCHV.org Wishing you a Happy Chahar Shanbeh Souri! Click the photo to watch the video:-
Posted On 16 Mar 2024Nowruz; Iranian New Year Marking the First Day of Spring
Nowruz marks the first day of spring, or Equinox, and the beginning of the year in the Persian calendar. It is celebrated on the day of the astronomical northward equinox, which usually occurs on Mar (click the title to read more)... -
Posted On 7 Apr 2024International Day of Conscience April 5
Promoting a Culture of Peace with Love and Conscience The preamble to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that “disregard and contempt for human rights have resulted in barbarous ac (click the title to read more)...
