TEHRAN - In an age dominated by AI-assisted graphic design, the ancient Persian art of Tazhib offers a compelling counterbalance, emphasizing patience, precision, and a deep connection to tradition.

A judge has ruled that a $1.2 million ancient Persian sculpture that was seized from TEFAF New York last October must be returned to Iran.

The Arsacid dynasty, or Arshakuni (247BC-AD224), an ancient ­dynasty that ruled the Parthian empire, has been considered by scholars as having one of the longest reigns over Persia, modern-day Iran.

Judge for Yourself From These 5 Ancient Symbols of Luxury and Power, Now on View at the British Museum “Luxury and Power: Persia to Greece,” is on view at the British Museum through August 13.

An Iranian man plays with a firework celebrating Chaharshanbe Souri, or Wednesday Feast, an ancient Festival of Fire on the eve of the last Wednesday of the Persian year, in Tehran, Iran, Tuesday ...