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Al-Biruni was born in 973 CE near the city of Kath, the capital of Khwarazm (in present-day Uzbekistan). His name al-Biruni is derived from the Persian word "bīrūn", meaning "outside" or "suburb," referring to his birthplace outside the city. From an early age, he showed exceptional intelligence and curiosity about mathematics and the natural world. He studied under Abu Nasr Mansur, a renowned mathematician and astronomer from the ruling family of Khwarazm, who introduced him to advanced geometry, astronomy, and the works of Greek scientists such as Euclid and Ptolemy.

Shiraz, Iran – Nearly 20 years after its nomination for UNESCO World Heritage status was first proposed, the ancient archaeological complex of Naqsh-e Rostam remains on Iran’s tentative path to inscription, with heritage experts calling for renewed government commitment to advance the long-delayed application.

Abdolghafour Rawan Farhadi, a distinguished Afghan scholar of Persian language and literature, has passed away.

The Iran women's field hockey team has made history by advancing to the semifinals of the Asian Championship for the first time ever, securing a place among the continent's top four teams. The landmark achievement marks a significant milestone for Iranian women's hockey and highlights the team's remarkable progress on the Asian stage. With their impressive performance throughout the tournament, the Iranian players have demonstrated determination, skill, and resilience against some of Asia's strongest teams.

While War, inflation, exchange rate volatility, and international sanctions are widely recognized as major obstacles to Iran's economy, another challenge often receives less attention despite its profound impact on businesses: economic instability. For many entrepreneurs and investors, instability has become the largest hidden cost—one that quietly erodes profitability, discourages investment, and weakens long-term competitiveness.

The more we search through the forgotten writings of Iranian history, the more we realize how little we know about our country's past. We also come to understand the hardships and suffering our ancestors endured at the hands of rulers in their efforts to preserve their language, script, culture, and national identity.

It is impossible to speak of the history and archaeology of Iran without remembering the late Alireza Shapour Shahbazi. The central focus of this exceptional scholar's research was the history of the Achaemenid and Sasanian empires, yet he never overlooked the Shahnameh or the many other expressions of Iran's ancient cultural heritage. Indeed, anything that shed light on the ancient history of Iran was, for Shahbazi, worthy of careful investigation and scholarly attention. Now, twenty years after his passing, we perhaps appreciate more than ever what an extraordinary historian and archaeologist the field has lost. The anniversary of his death, on 16 July, offers an opportunity to briefly reflect on his remarkable scholarly legacy.

Al-Khwarizmi is one of Iran’s most renowned scholars, with a reputation that extends throughout the world. His name was not only celebrated in the past; even today, he is recognized globally for his originality and contributions to mathematics, astronomy, geography, and philosophy. Today, the 22nd of Tir, marks his auspicious birthday.

Today, the 22nd of Tir, marks the anniversary of the passing of one of Iran’s most renowned archaeologists, the late Mostafavi Kashani. He played a significant role in introducing the grandeur and magnificence of the Achaemenid civilization to the world.

The expanse of Tall-e Barmi, also known as Barmak, is a remnant of Iran’s Elamite period and is now located near a village called Kimeh, in Ramhormoz County, Khuzestan Province. Archaeologists consider Tall-e Barmi to have been an Elamite city that was gradually buried over time, leaving behind nothing of its former grandeur except a mound of earth and artifacts—many of which have been looted by antiquities traffickers.