All tagged heritage management

What Archaeology Can Achieve in US-Iran Relations

By the end of the 1920s, US-Iran relations had reached a low-point and archaeology was “about the only thing” that stood “ much chance of bringing results” in a fraught diplomatic relationship. Nearly a century later, as Biden prepares a new push for better relations with Iran, archaeology could again play a central role.

American Policy Casts a Shadow Over Persepolis

American sanctions have created significant challenges for cultural heritage sector in Iran, particularly in the domains of tourism, heritage diplomacy, and international scientific cooperation. The continued study and preservation of Iran’s remarkable cultural heritage is at risk.