Mysterious Treasures of the Bronze Age: 10 New Artifacts Added to Iran’s National Heritage List
Ten ancient artifacts dating back to the 3rd millennium BC, unearthed from the Jiroft Plain in Iran’s Kerman province, have been officially registered in the country’s National List of Movable Heritage. This significant development is of great importance for the preservation of artifacts that carry the traces of the Jiroft culture’s richness from the depths
This mirror, believed to have come from the Iranian palace, offers advice
A remarkable 19th-century mirror, believed to have come from the Qajar Dynasty palace in Iran, draws attention for its thought-provoking inscriptions. This unique piece, known as the “Advisory Mirror,” is currently on display at the Diyarbakır Museum. The mirror features several profound sayings, including: “Ettukâ reîsü’l-ahlâkı (Takvâ is the essence of morality),” “Ezellü’n-nâsi men ehâne’n-nâse
Ancient underground city discovered in Abarkuh, Iran
Researchers have uncovered an underground city beneath five historic houses in Abarkuh, a city in Iran’s Yazd Province. Located about 140 kilometers southwest of Yazd, Abarkuh plays a key role in the “golden triangle” formed by Shiraz, Yazd, and Isfahan. This strategic location has made it an important settlement throughout history. The research team continues
Human traces dating back 14,000 years have been discovered in the rock shelters of Pir-Quch in southern Iran
Archaeologists have found human traces dating back to around 14,000 years ago in recent excavations in the rock shelters of Pir-Quch in southern Iran. Stone tools and bones were also found in the shelters. The recent excavations, carried out with the permission of the Cultural Heritage and Tourism Research Institute, are being led by Hassan