Archaeological Reports of Iran
E.H.Whinefield

A collection of reports from various archaeological excavations in Iran.

ICHO( 1997)- Persian
Paperback, 310pp, Dimensions(in cm): 21x
Price: $6.5

Cultural Heritage and the Imposed War
Seyyed Ahmad Mussavi

In the course of the Imposed War, Irans historic and cultural relics and sites sustained heavy damages, to the extent that international organizations reacted in this concern. This book attempts to reveal part of the enemys crimes concerning Iranian cultural heritage for the benefit of the generations to come.

ICHO( 1991)- Persian
Paperback, 195pp, Dimensions(in cm): 28 x 21
Price: $1

Cultural Heritage of Natanz
Seyyed-Hossein Azam-Vaqefi

The author, who was born in Natanz and lived long years of his life in this city, attempts to introduce its historic monuments, customs, traditions and history in his book. The book covers the history of Natanz, its political situation, fore temples, mosques, eivans, dome, prayer halls, minarets, architectural decoration, baths, gardens, mausoleums and handicrafts.

ICHO( 1995)- Persian
Paperback, 318pp, Dimensions(in cm): 28 x 21.5
Price: $2.75

Dezful
Hasanali PourAli

Dezful is a city in Khoosestan province, south west of Iran. It explains the geography, industry, agriculture and history of the city.

Afrooz( 1995)- Persian
Hardcover, 142pp, Dimensions(in cm): 18 x 24.5
Price: $3

Die Ruinen Von Tacht-E Suleiman und Zendan-E Suleiman
Rudolf Naumann

This is the Persian translation from a German study about Takht-e Soleiman and Soleiman Prison which is known to be the Azargoshasb Fire Temple. This is the largest Sassanian construction excavated so far.

ICHO( 1995)- Persian
Paperback, 136pp, Dimensions(in cm): 24 x 30
Price: $2

Eight Archaeological Discourses and The History of Baluchestan
Seyyed Mansoor Seyyed Sajjadi

In this book, a collection of the authors researches and articles printed in archaeological, historical and ethnological publications are reproduced. An introduction to historic, geographic and popular sources, dialects, Baluch tribes, religion and rituals, the language, culture and others outlook of this ancient region of Iran are included.

ICHO( 1995)- Persian
Paperback, 440pp, Dimensions(in cm): 28 x 21
Price: $4.25

Evolution of the Mihrab: From its Origin to the Mongol Invasion
Ali Sajjadi

In his book, the author attempts to examine various theories concerning the origins of the mihrab. Mihrabs adorned with stucco carving from the early Islamic period to the Mongol invasion, wooden mihrabs, brick mihrabes, stone mihrabs and tombstones are discussed in successive chapters.

ICHO( 1996)- Persian
Paperback, 296pp, Dimensions(in cm): 23.4 x 17
Price: $5

Geography and Urban Planning of Kerman
Ali Zangi Abadi

This book provides a comprehensive image of the old urban planning of Kerman, its historical geography, elements of defense and commerce of this ancient city.

The Center for the Studies on Kerman( 1991)- Persian
Paperback, 337pp, Dimensions(in cm): 21 x 28
Price: $4.5

History of Ilam
Naser Rad

This authoritative account explains Iran in ancient times and the history of Ilam. The book also explains the relationship between Ilam and its neighbors, Sumerians, Akkadians, Babylonians and Assyrians. It further describes the development of this region during different historical periods from Arab conquest to Safavid rein.

Arghanoon( 1995)- Persian
Paperback, 303pp, Dimensions(in cm): 16x23.5
Price: $3.5

Instruments of the Observatory of Maragheh
Sarfaraz Ghazani & France Barvin

Observatories were important scientific buildings in ancient civilized lands where scientists, astronomers and astrologers, aided with astronomic instruments, observed the motions of the sun, the moon and the stars, forecasting calendars and various natural events such as eclipses and the like. In this book the instruments of the Observatory of Maragheh were compiled on the basis of Professor France Barvin's notes and complemented with the authors researches.

ICHO( 1997)- Persian
Paperback, 274pp, Dimensions(in cm): 17x 24
Price: $3.75

Prehistoric Iran
Sadeq Malek Shahmirzadi

This book touches on topics such as Iran's districts in archaeological research, reviewing historic sites, Iran in gathering food, Iran in producing food and settling in villages, reviewing historic sites from Neolithic era to the early time of urban life

Yassavoli( 1999)- Persian
Hardcover, 1724pp, Dimensions(in cm): 16.5x23
Price: $39

Persepolis, Court of the History
Parviz Rajabi Seyyed Mahmood Aznaveh

A comprehensive literal and pictorial account of Persepolis.

The Foundation for the Studies on Fars( 1998)- Persian
Paperback, 224pp, Dimensions(in cm): 24 x 31.5
Price: $11

Rehabilitation of Dahane-ye Gholaman and Kooh-e Khajeh
Luca Mariabi

This exciting archaeological report details research and excavation at Dahane-ye Gholaman and Kooh-e Khajeh. It presents the special process of excavation, conservation of sun-dried brick buildings, conservation works of the Parthian and Sassanian figures and pictures on the walls of the Khajeh Palace.

ICHO( 1996)- Persian
Paperback, 104pp, Dimensions(in cm): 16.5x23
Price: $2

Research Articles on Engraved Stele of Lakh-Mazar, Birjand
Rajbali Labbaf Knaniki & Rassul Bashshash Kanzaq

The first congress on the survey of the bazaar in the culture and civilization of the Islamic world was held in 1993 in the University of Tabriz. The congress was held by the Iranian Cultural Heritage Organization and the Islamic Encyclopedia Foundation. Twenty-two abstracts of the articles presented in Persian and English are printed in this collection.

ICHO( 1994)- Persian
Paperback, 80pp, Dimensions(in cm): 21 x 28
Price: $1.25

Shush, the Oldest Urban Center in the World
Ezzatollah Negahban

Examining the geography of the plain of Shush and the province of Khuzestan, the author introduces the pre-history of this province, the Elamite Empire, the classical era of Khuzestan, travelers and explorers and their researches in Shush, survey missions dispatched to Shush and their views and theories.

ICHO( 1996)- Persian
Paperback, 404pp, Dimensions(in cm): 28 x 21.5
Price: $11

Takht-e Suleiman
Hans Hing von Drausten

This book is the Persian translation of the outcome of 20 years of archaeological excavation of a German archaeologist team in Takht-e Suleiman from 1959 to 1978.

ICHO( 1994)- Persian
Paperback, 194pp, Dimensions(in cm): 24 x 30
Price: $3

Temple of Anahita, Kangavar
Ezzatollah Negahban

This book is the outcome of researches carried out by a long-time collaborator of the Iranian Cultural Heritage Organization for the conservation of the Temple of Anahita. The main topics developed in this illustrated book are: Archaeological survey, Bas-reliefs, Parthians religious behavior, Investigation of Sassanian and Elamite layers, Engraved signs and marks, Antecedents of burial practices, Objects discovered and stratigraphy.

ICHO( 1995)- Persian
Paperback, 405pp, Dimensions(in cm): 24 x 30
Price: $6

Tchoga Zanbil (1st vol)
R. Ghirshman

The first volume of this four-volume collection describes the temples, its gates and walls.

ICHO( 1995)- Persian
Paperback, 405pp, Dimensions(in cm): 28.5 x 21
Price: $4.25

Tchoga-Zanbil (2nd vol.)
Roman Ghirshman

The 2nd volume of this four-volume collection describes the palaces, graves, ramparts, gates and walls of the temples, the equipment, storerooms, non-ritual facilities, festivals and the ritual path.

ICHO( 1994)- Persian
Paperback, 339pp, Dimensions(in cm): 24 x 30
Price: $3.5

Tchoga-Zanbil (3rd vol.)
M. J. Steve

The Elamite and Akkadian texts and their divisions are precisely described with illustrations, drawings and plans.

ICHO( 1996)- Persian
Paperback, 345pp, Dimensions(in cm): 24 x 30
Price: $7.5

Tchoga-Zanbil (4rd vol.)
Edith Porada

In this volume of the collection variety of different seals that Elamites used are described in details.

ICHO( 1996)- Persian
Paperback, 184pp, Dimensions(in cm): 24 x 30
Price: $6

The Inscriptions in Old Persian Cuneiform of the Achaemenian Emperors


Translation of the inscriptions in old Persian into French.

ICHO( 0)- Persian
Hardcover, 183pp, Dimensions(in cm): 21.5x27
Price: $22

The Law Code of Hammurabi
Theophil James Meek

Translation of Hammurabi inscription which dates back to 3800 years ago.

ICHO( 1997)- Persian
Paperback, 108pp, Dimensions(in cm): 14.5x21.4
Price: $2

The Memorial Volume 5th International congress Iranian Art & Archeology


The second volume of the fifth congress on the Iranian architecture presented by national and international sparkers.

Ministry of Art and Culture( 1968)- Persian/English
Hardcover, 480pp, Dimensions(in cm): 23x31
Price: $22

The Memorial Volume 5th International congress Iranian Art & Archeology


The first volume of the fifth congress on the Iranian architecture presented by national and international sparkers.

Ministry of Art and Culture( 1968)- Persian/English
Hardcover, 480pp, Dimensions(in cm): 23x31
Price: $22