Posts Tagged ‘restoration’

Lurking ‘Devil-Like Figure’ Reemerges On Painting Following Its Restoration

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 […]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 […]

Restoration completed on Safavid-era synagogue

TEHRAN–An urgent restoration project on a Safavid-era (1501-1736) synagogue in Sanandaj, western Kordestan province, has come to an end, the deputy provincial tourism chief has said. The project involved strengthening the structure, repairing the damaged parts, and restoring its façade, Mohammad Aminian said on Monday. The structure, which has been inscribed on the national heritage […]

Bazaar of Sassanid city undergoes restoration

TEHRAN–A new round of restoration work has commenced on the historical bazaar of the ruined Sassanid city of Belad Shapur in Dehdasht, southwestern Kohgiluyeh, and Boyer-Ahmad province, the provincial tourism chief has said. A budget of 32 billion rials ($107,000) has been allocated to the restoration project, Saeid Talebipur explained on Saturday. This phase of […]

14th-century masterpiece minor restoration gets complete

TEHRAN–Restorers have finished work on the premises of the UNESCO-registered Soltanieh, which supports the third-largest brick dome in the world. Cobblestone paths, bricks and sanitary facilities were amended during this season of restoration, IRIB quoted a local tourism official as saying on Tuesday. Interior decorations, plaster columns, electrical and mechanical installations operations, and wooden fences […]

Exceptional water reservoir undergoes urgent restoration

Exceptional water reservoir undergoes urgent restoration – Tehran%20Times TEHRAN – Cultural heritage experts have commenced an urgent restoration project on an exceptional Ab-Anbar in central Iran. The underground water reservoir is of high importance in the realm of traditional Persian architecture as it is surmounted by seven mudbrick wind towers. “The Ab-Anbar of Hosseinabad is […]

Galloway Hoard Restoration Reveals More Surprising Secrets

Researchers have revealed that what is perhaps Europe’s most famous Viking Age hoard – the Galloway Hoard – was not a rapidly concealed family treasure being hidden from invaders. Rather, it was a ritually assembled and buried treasure representing four men of different statuses in Viking Age Scotland. They’ve also found crucial evidence that some […]

Elpidophoros Calls for “Restoration of Unity” at Catholic Bishops’ Conference

Archbishop Elpidophoros of the Americas addressed the Fall assembly of the United States Catholic Conference of Catholic Bishops last week, calling for a “dialogue of love” between the two churches. Credit: GOARCH Archbishop Elpidophoros, the head of all Greek Orthodox in the Americas, called for a “restoration of unity” and a “dialogue of love” between […]

Historical sabat in Meybod undergoes urgent restoration

Historical sabat in Meybod undergoes urgent restoration – Tehran%20Times TEHRAN – A historical sabat in the ancient town of Meybod, central Yazd province, has undergone urgent restoration, Meybod’s tourism chief has announced. Due to the recent rains in Meybod and the destruction of parts of this sabat, urgent restoration was undertaken in order to prevent […]

More on the Restoration of Inter-Korean Lines of Communication

In our previous piece on inter-Korean relations, we touched on Kim Yoo-jung’s remark that in case of “maintaining impartiality and respect for each other”, both the restoration of the North-South bureau and the inter-Korean summit could be discussed constructively. “The end of the war will also be proclaimed in due course.” During this time, North […]

Encroaching a wetland in the name of rejuvenation! Sukhatal Lake restoration project tells the story

Instead of restoring the degraded Sukhatal, developmental authorities are converting the alive wetland into a dead swimming pool, thereby killing its wetland status forever and creating deadly repercussions for the Nainital Town. Source Vishal Singh A wetland restoration project is expected to repair a degraded wetland back to its original and healthy condition. For this, […]

Restoration Work Finally Set to Begin on Notre Dame Cathedral

The great Catholic cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris, literally, “Our Lady of Paris” is a historically celebrated 12th-century monument, which was already in urgent need of expensive repairs in the 21st century. Things came to a head in 2019, when a fire broke out in the attic beneath the cathedral’s roof, causing extensive damage to […]

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