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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.

This edition explores Improving Software Quality, with articles covering CHERI-based debugging, modern Java on FreeBSD, software bills of materials (SBOMs), and more.

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Moscow — Russian ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz are not required to pay any transit fees, Russian envoy Mikhail Ulyanov said, noting that Iranian authorities do not impose such charges on Russian vessels.

Ulyanov’s remarks came in response to questions about maritime passage through the strategic waterway, which links the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and serves as a vital route for global energy shipments.

Also known as the Great Wall of Gorgan (Persian: Divār-e Bozorg-e Gorgān), is one of the most remarkable military engineering achievements of ancient Iran and one of the longest defensive walls ever built. Located in the northeastern region of present-day Iran, near the ancient land of Gorgan in Golestan Province, it stretches for approximately 195–200 kilometers from the Caspian Sea in the west toward the mountains of the east.

A remnant of the Sasanian era, stands in the historic garden-city of Natanz in Isfahan Province as a precious memento of one of the most glorious periods of Iranian history. This religious structure was registered on Iran’s National Heritage List on 9 July 1932 (18 Tir 1311 in the Iranian calendar). Today marks the ninety-fourth anniversary of that historic registration.

Born in 1811 in the Kingdom of Hungary, Franz Liszt became one of the first true international “superstars” of classical music. Before pop stars existed, there was Liszt: audiences fainting at concerts, newspapers obsessing over his appearance, and fans treating his recitals like religious experiences. The term “Lisztomania” was literally coined to describe the frenzy surrounding him in the 1840s.

The theme of our Congress is “Reach Out, Aspire and Rise (#ROAR)”. It will take place at Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Center from Monday, 28 December to Wednesday, 30 December 2026