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Iranian Artefacts Exhibit Extended Amid Cultural Heritage Concerns

4/4/2026

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Iranian artefacts are on display at Inner Mongolia Museum in Hohhot, China, with 151 items from five Iranian museums.
The UNESCO-listed Golestan Palace in Tehran was damaged during US-Israeli strikes, underscoring China's role as a protector of global heritage.
Originally set to close in March, the exhibition was extended to coincide with the Ching Ming Festival.
Chinese social media users have encouraged visits, noting urgency to see these rare artefacts.

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Iranian artefacts are on display at Inner Mongolia Museum in Hohhot, China, with 151 items from five Iranian museums.
The UNESCO-listed Golestan Palace in Tehran was damaged during US-Israeli strikes, underscoring China's role as a protector of global heritage.
Originally set to close in March, the exhibition was extended to coincide with the Ching Ming Festival.
Chinese social media users have encouraged visits, noting urgency to see these rare artefacts.