TEHRAN, Iran (MNTV) — Iran marked Pharmaceutical Day, paying tribute to Muhammad ibn Zakariya al-Razi, the 9th-century Persian scholar whose groundbreaking contributions in medicine, chemistry, and philosophy continue to influence global science. Known in the West as Rhazes, Razi was a physician, alchemist, and philosopher born near present-da...
ISTANBUL, Türkiye (MNTV) — Türkiye on Tuesday marked the 103rd anniversary of the Great Offensive, the decisive 1922 military campaign led by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk that brought an end to the Allied-backed Greek occupation and cleared the path for the founding of the Republic. The commemorations, held in Afyonkarahisar’s Şuhut district where th...
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (MNTV) — A museum in Uzbekistan’s capital has unveiled a giant reconstruction of a rare Timurid-era miniature painting, offering visitors an unprecedented view of Central Asia’s dynastic history and its Mughal legacy. The work, originally created in the mid-16th century by Mir Sayyid Ali Termizi — a court painter for Mugh...
EDİRNE, Türkiye (MNTV) — The Sultan Bayezid II Complex Health Museum, one of Türkiye’s most visited heritage sites, has begun welcoming visitors in the evenings as part of the Culture and Tourism Ministry’s “night museum” initiative. Commissioned in 1488 by Sultan Bayezid II as a hospital, medical school, and public kitchen, the külliye today ...
CAIRO, Egypt (MNTV) — Egypt has announced the discovery of extensive underwater ruins off the coast of Alexandria, including temples, artifacts, and an ancient dock dating back more than 2,000 years. The site, revealed in Abu Qir Bay, is believed to be part of the ancient city of Canopus, which thrived during the Ptolemaic dynasty […]...
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (MNTV) — Saudi Arabia’s Cultural Development Fund organized a series of activities at the Kingdom’s pavilion during Expo 2025 Osaka, to promote handicrafts and cultural investment opportunities. The program featured an investor-focused workshop on innovative financing solutions and an interactive palm-weaving experience, u...
ISTANBUL, Türkiye (MNTV) — Haydarpaşa Station, one of Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks, is undergoing a major restoration and cultural transformation under the “Station-Culture-Art Project,” with the first phase set for completion in 2026, officials confirmed. Originally commissioned by Sultan Abdulhamid II in 1906 and inaugurated in 1908, the...
ISTANBUL, Türkiye (MNTV) — Archaeologists are preparing to showcase newly uncovered remains from the ancient Kingdom of Lydia at Sardes, a UNESCO World Heritage site in western Türkiye, marking a significant step in revealing one of Anatolia’s earliest civilizations. Situated in Manisa’s Salihli district, Sardes was once the capital of Lydia a...
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (MNTV) — A rare 18th-century textile masterpiece will soon be unveiled at Uzbekistan’s new Center of Islamic Civilization, underscoring the country’s effort to highlight Central Asia’s rich Islamic and cultural heritage. The artifact, a medallion-style suzani estimated to be 250 years old, is considered one of the finest e...
MALE, Maldives (MNTV) — Six historic coral stone mosques across the Maldives have been placed on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List, marking a major step toward securing full recognition for their cultural and architectural significance. The announcement follows a two-day workshop in mid-August attended by UNESCO representatives, interna...
