INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
TEHRAN - For the first time, aerial mapping and imaging have been conducted over key archaeological sites in Jiroft, a region renowned for
its Bronze Age ruins dating back to the 3rd millennium BC.The initiative marks a significant step forward in the documentation and
(Small Fortress), the official said on Monday
of the region, noting that Jiroft is not just an ancient city but a symbol of identity, history, and civilization
early Bronze Age culture, often referred to as the Jiroft or Halilrud (Halil River) culture
It is known for its distinctive artifacts and extensive urban settlements, shedding light on one of the earliest civilizations in the region
century when severe floods along the Halil River unearthed numerous previously unknown tombs, revealing artifacts believed to date back to
Recognizing its value, villagers, impacted by two years of drought, swarmed the riverbanks the following day, searching for 5,000-year-old
typically more focused on locations like Mesopotamia, situated roughly 1,000 km away.Layers of sediment were washed away, exposing the
remains of an ancient cemetery
Locals and looters quickly recognized the importance of the find and moved to collect and sell the artifacts they had found.A cultural
heritage expert, Saeid Shahrokhi, has said that the Jiroft Plain is an interconnected expanse where various regions such as Dakyanus, Konar
Sandal, and other areas, cannot be viewed separately
This article first appeared/also appeared in Tehran Times
