The Archaeology Thread

[Persiancat]

That's so cool! I hope it doesn't get in British musuims all of a sudden

[shugs]

^ It has always been in the British museum, since they discovered it in Iraq/Mesopotamia in the the late 1800's.

The article is about negotiations to have it on loan for a special exhibition in Tehran

[Shapoor]

Achaemenid palaces found in south Iran - Press TV


Left: An ancient column pedestal in Ramhormoz | Right: A view of Shahi Road

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 07:38:42 GMT
Iranian archeologists have unearthed two 2,500 -year-old palaces and 18 columns belonging to the Achaemenid era in southern Iran.

The discoveries were made in the ancient city of Ramhormoz in Khuzestan Province, according to Iranian cultural heritage activists and archeologists.

The archeologist restored five of the eighteen columns. The other columns were destroyed during a road construction project in the region.

Such discoveries strengthen the theory that the site was a part of the ancient Shahi Road. Shahi Road was the main road connecting Persepolis to Apadana Palace in ancient Susa in Khuzestan Province.

Once known as the richest city under the sun, Persepolis was the ceremonial capital of the Persian Empire, one of the greatest powers of the ancient world.

Darius established Persepolis in 519 BCE as the most magnificent of the four Achaemenid capitals -- Susa, Ecbatana, Persepolis and Babylon -- which were established in logistically important locations to help Achaemenid kings efficiently administer their vast empire.

Susa, located in Iran's southern province of Khuzistan, was the capital of Elam and the Achaemenid King Darius I.

One of the world's oldest-known settlements was possibly founded around 4200 BCE; however, the first traces of an inhabited village date back to around 7000 BCE.

According to economic policies of Darius the Great, Shahi Road was constructed at length of 2,500 kilometers to connect the two capitals of ancient Persia, Susa and Persepolis.

More than a hundred palaces and caravanserai (roadside inns) were built across the road to support the flow of commerce and information. Their strategic use in war times were the main goal to build the road and the settlements.

The remains of columns were transferred to Ramhormoz Cultural Heritage Office.

[Shapoor]

Achaemenid inscription found in south Iran - Press TV



Tue, 07 Apr 2009 09:37:28 GMT
An Achaemenid inscription in cuneiform script, an stone inscribed on both flat surfaces, has been discovered in southern Iran.

The discovery was made in the ancient city of Ramhormoz in Khuzestan province, according to Iranian cultural heritage activists and archeologists.

The 2,500-year-old inscription is carved on both sides of a piece of an eight kilogram stone from the Zard River basin located in the northeast of Khuzestan province.

Archeologists observed some shapes and drawings next to the inscriptions on the stone. The results of further studies are anxioiusly awaited, as they will reveal details about the subject of the inscription.

The priceless inscribed stone has been transferred to the Ramhormoz Cultural Heritage Office.

[Joel que]

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33791672...ence?GT1=43001

[SoroushPersepolisi]

artifacts from the jiroft civilization, 5000 + years old







reminds me so much of greek pottery














http://www.mehrnews.com/fa/newsdetai...NewsID=1452500

[SoroushPersepolisi]

this whole chayi dam kardan thing seems to have a very strong root in us










http://www.mehrnews.com/fa/newsdetai...NewsID=1452494

[SoroushPersepolisi]

40000 year old human hand prints discovered in iran





http://www.irna.ir/Display.aspx?NID=030639388

[PersianTakavar]

Great history and thanks soroush you are on fire today

[Simply unbannable]

Is Iran trying to get back all of the things the British and others stole? Like for example the Cyrus Cylinder, which is held at the British museum in London.

[SoroushPersepolisi]

there are many smuggled artifacts that are trying to be found
and many other artifacts iran "tries" to by, but in reality our officials dont give a crap because they hate our history

for now i prefer the cylinder to be in safe british hands

[Aerithia]

Originally Posted by SoroushPersepolisi

there are many smuggled artifacts that are trying to be found
and many other artifacts iran "tries" to by, but in reality our officials dont give a crap because they hate our history

for now i prefer the cylinder to be in safe british hands

Yeah lol, if it would be taken here it wouldn't be long until a mullah smashes it with his Qur'an

[SoroushPersepolisi]

it came to iran last year for a certain period

[SoroushPersepolisi]

the worlds oldest animation "film"

sahre soukhteh iran






http://www.chnphoto.ir/gallery.php?&...gallery_uid=84

[Aerithia]

Nice pictures guys! Now this is something you won't find in the rest of the world

[SoroushPersepolisi]

gohar tappe , behshar, 6000 year old civilization




http://www.mehrnews.com/fa/newsdetai...NewsID=1493533

[SoroushPersepolisi]

sad news, the 700o year old civilization of gholi darvish hill in qom is being destroyed bit by bit, with little care from authorities, its a major site in iran's archaeological archive , but its being bashed bu highways and careless developments




this is being done with happiness of the authorities, they want to whipe out the past, just like the proposal to eliminate pre islamic history lessons in elementary school has been passed by law






http://www.mehrnews.com/fa/newsdetai...NewsID=1502454

[Ze Carlos_Ze]

acutally it looks like they are renovating this.

[FreddyB]

Originally Posted by Ze Carlos_Ze

acutally it looks like they are renovating this.

they are restoring the old buildings to me

[Aerithia]

They aren't really destroying it, sure i think it's bad that they build new stuff in such areas, but still atleast it won't get demolished, like that idiot at the end of the revolution who wanted to demolish Persepolis and everything cause it was "non-Islamic"

But seriously, is that thing with the proposal to eliminate Pre-Islamic teachings in schools true?