The Right to Cultural Heritage: Protecting Historical Sites in Shiraz / Abolfazl Alizadeh

At first, it is necessary to have a general overview of concepts such as: what is history, what are historical monuments, the importance of preservation and how to protect them, and the responsibilities of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage. In addition, if time permits, crimes against cultural heritage should also be mentioned. The word history […]...

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Which side of the Shiraz historical fabric is Zarghami standing on? / Samia Hassanlu

In every corner of the city of Shiraz, there is a historic house that has been acquired, scattered and neglected. Most of these houses have been bought by the shrine of Shahcheragh; houses that are often empty and abandoned. Recently, the municipality has also joined this trend and is trying to acquire some of these […]...

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The Development of Shahcheragh and Shiism; From Yesterday to Today / Mahdieh Tabatabaei

The development plan around the shrine of Shah Cheragh in Shiraz has been ongoing since the time of Tashi Khatoon, the mother of Sheikh Abu Ishaq Inju, and then Shah Ismail Safavi until now. In this writing, a brief historical overview of the development of this religious site in different time periods has been presented. […]...

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The Necessity of Preserving Historical Sites for Future Generations / Nina Mokhtarian

We, the inhabitants of this earthly sphere, are the heirs of previous generations and the temporary owners of this heritage. The responsibility of guarding and protecting this heritage falls upon us, as what we have inherited from our ancestors does not truly belong to us, but we are merely its custodians. These historical and cultural […]...

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Why is preserving the historical fabric of Shiraz important?/ Alireza Rastegar

Cultural heritage is a vast range of tangible and intangible elements that make up the identity of a country, showcasing the history of its people in terms of culture, society, and politics to the world. Therefore, preserving and safeguarding it is a crucial and important task, entrusted to each member of society. The richness of […]...

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The Collapse of Iran’s Economy: From Possibility to Reality / Amir Aghaei

“L’Echo”, the oldest and most reputable economic newspaper in France, years ago in one of its issues dated October 12, 2010, published a confidential report written by “Yves Bordelon”, an economic expert and writer. The report, based on the confidential information from prominent Iranian economists, warned about the imminent “collapse of the Iranian economy” under […]...

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قتIs granting citizenship to children of Iranian mothers being revoked? / Ehsan Haghighat

Citizenship, which is considered one of the achievements of modernity, is among the most important and fundamental human rights in the current legal system. It is the basis and source of many other rights and privileges. The recognition of citizenship as a fundamental and inalienable right in Article 15 of the Universal Declaration of Human […]...

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“Khwarazmi Bookstore and Our Youth Nostalgia/ Reza Najafi”

Yesterday, a coincidence (or as it is called in Persian, “tavard”) happened. A friend asked me about a book by Franz Fanon and which translation of Fanon’s books is better. I replied that I haven’t read any of Fanon’s works because the anti-Western ideologies of Fanon and his nationalist supporters, such as Ali Shariati and […]...

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Kambiz Norouzi: This plan is legally flawed / Ali Kalaii

“Review of the 10 to 15-year prison plan for “critical comments” by the parliament” In conversation with Kambeez Noroozi, former vice president of the Tehran Journalists’ Guild Association. According to Kambeez Noroozi, representatives have understood one thing correctly: that the virtual space and social networks provide a situation for the circulation of information that is […]...

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Mohammad Hossein Aghasi: Does everyone have to wear a mask on their face?/ Morteza Hamounian

Conversation with Mohammad Hossein Aghasi, lawyer About the plan to develop a 10 to 15 year program for “critical commentary” from the parliament on the prison system. “If it is expected that prominent and expert individuals refrain from expressing their opinions, naturally everyone should cover their mouths and remain silent until the official authorities of […]...

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Who are the planners of the 10 to 15-year prison sentence for “critical expression”? / Jalal Jalalizadeh

When the historical journey of nations towards freedom is examined and the efforts of European philosophers and thinkers in explaining democratic methods and institutions for the realization of citizenship rights are studied, we find that humanity has paid heavy costs for its own freedom and citizenship rights. Freedom is such a precious gem that the […]...

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A philosophical discussion on the limits of freedom of expression / Amin Ghazaei

Freedom of speech, in the sense of recognizing the right of individuals to express their opinions, beliefs, and promote them through language or any kind of symbols (such as a sign or symbol), is essential. Governments like the Islamic Republic in Iran, which do not tolerate even the slightest dissenting speech or beliefs contrary to […]...

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