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Repatriated Achaemenid artifacts set for exhibition in Iran
ILNA – An exhibition featuring recently repatriated Achaemenid artifacts will soon take place, announced director general of the General Office of Museums in the Iranian Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Hadi Mirzaei.
Mirzaei mentioned that the exhibition is scheduled to open in late January, allowing researchers, enthusiasts, and the general public to view the artifacts. According to American authorities, the remaining tablets are expected to be delivered to Iran in the year 2024.
The treasured tablets were returned home on September 21 by the plane carrying President Ebrahim Raisi, who addressed the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly during his visit to New York.
This shipment, containing Achaemenid tablets, marks the fifth consignment to be returned to the country. The tablets, totaling 836 small inscribed pieces in Aramaic and 2,670 large inscribed pieces in Elamite, weighing 75 kilograms, have been delivered to the National Museum of Iran.
Although there were plans to showcase part of these tablets after quarantine and examination, despite several assurances from officials, the unveiling has yet to occur.
Mirzaei provided details about another batch of Achaemenid tablets held at the Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago, which were returned to Iran on the latest trip of the president. After receiving them, the inscriptions are being translated, and preparations are underway for their display in the Ancient Iran Hall of the National Museum of
Iran.
Silent monologues on display
in Tehran
ILNA – A group exhibition titled ‘Silent Monologues’ opened in Tehran’s Entezami Gallery on January 5, showcasing 40 artworks by 20 artists.
Curated by Mina Aalipour, the event brings together a diverse lineup of participants, including Sahar Mosleh, Atiye Sadat E’tesami, Donya Rezazadeh, Farhikhteh Montazeri, Maryam Khaleqizadeh, Shahram Rafiepour, and Farshid Fakhri among
others.