Ancient Persia

Ancient Persia

Ancient bizarre objects found in Persian Gulf

An Iranian archaeologist has accidentally discovered a bizarre object while diving into the coral seabed of the Persian Gulf in southern Iran. Initial estimates suggest the sunken object may have a spiritual significance as it bears religious shapes and motifs. “Coincidentally, while diving on the shores of the Persian Gulf near Qeshm Island, I found …

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Ancient tunnel discovered near Achaemenid dam in Persia

A cultural heritage protection team has recently discovered a stone-arched tunnel located near an Achaemenid embankment dam in southern Iran. “A stone-arched tunnel, which is 1.5 meters in height, has recently been found adjacent to a historical dam that is named after the Achaemenid king Darius (the Great) in Marvdasht plain of Fars province,” a …

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Ancient anchor discovered in Caspian Sea

Fishermen have recently discovered a historical anchor while amassing their nets on a Caspian seashore in northern Persia.   “A historical anchor located in the bed of the Caspian Sea was trapped inside the net of fishermen near the shores of the city of Noor,” ISNA quoted Iranian archaeologist Ramin Adibi as saying on Wednesday. …

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