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2025-04-12 17:17
Lost quarry believed to supply Achaemenid palace in Susa discovered in western Iran
TEHRAN - In a landmark archaeological breakthrough, Iranian researchers have discovered what is believed to be the long-lost quarry used to source the massive stones for Achaemenid-era masterpieces such as the palace of Darius the Great in the ancient city of Susa.
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2024-09-30 17:04
Mining operations near Persepolis halted
TEHRAN - Fars province’s Governor-General Mohammad-Hadi Imaniyeh has ordered the suspension of all mining activities near Mount Rahmat, located close to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Persepolis.