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  • Echoes of the Past: Stucco plaque of Sasanian princess 2025-08-18 17:23

    Echoes of the Past: Stucco plaque of Sasanian lady

    The pictured Sassanid-era stucco plaque set within a central square depicts the bust of a smiling woman—likely a Sasanian princess, suggested by her ornate adornments. Unearthed at Tepe Hessar in Damghan, modern-day Semnan province, it dates to the late 6th or early 7th century CE.

  • A view of Masjed-e Tarikhaneh in Damghan, which is widely known as Iran’s oldest standing mosque. 2025-08-11 15:56

    Damghan offers journey through centuries of culture

    TEHRAN – Damghan, in Iran’s Semnan province, is rich in history and home to notable architectural sites, making it a key destination for cultural travelers and history enthusiasts.