Shahid Beheshti University

Over 1,700 caravanserais still standing across Iran, researcher says

TEHRAN – More than 1,700 caravanserais dating from the Sassanid to the Qajar periods remain across Iran, with about 60% of them still active or capable of restoration, a university researcher said.

2024-09-30 17:11

Archaeological excavations to resume in ancient Rey after years of hiatus

TEHRAN – Two “important” archaeological excavations are due to begin in the ancient region of Rey after years of hiatus, according to the Director of Rey National Heritage Base, Qadir Afrovand.

About 5,200 years ago, a mud-brick oval enclosure was built at Godin Tepe. The main building (pictured here) had two windows that may have been used for “takeout”.

2023-10-28 17:43

Godin Tepe, a human settlement established in 5,000 BC, deserves UNESCO label, expert says

TEHRAN - Godin Tepe, which bears the longest continuous sequence of occupation of any archaeological site in central western Iran, is worthy of UNESCO status, an Iranian archaeologist said on Saturday.

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