From ancient Iran: The snake board game that time forgot, is now playable again
The game, discovered in 1977, includes a decorated wooden board featuring a snake motif, 27 carved pieces, and four uniquely ...
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Iran pursues ICESCO heritage status for ancient port
TEHRAN - The ancient port of Tis, situated in Chabahar county in southeastern Iran, is set to be registered on the Islamic ...
Historians Think They’ve Discovered the Exact Battlefield Where Alexander Became 'The Great'
“Our research, combined with a careful reading of ancient sources, has led us to pinpoint the exact location of the battle, ...
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Windcatchers in Iran: a cooling marvel of ancient ingenuity
with early examples possibly appearing in Persian temples and even Ancient Egyptian art. Iran’s central city of Yazd, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site, is home to some of the most iconic and ...
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Rules of Board Game From 4,000 Years Ago Revealed
Researchers have proposed a possible set of rules for an ancient board game ... in a grave at the Bronze Age site of Shahr-i Sokhta (SiS) in Sistan, southeastern Iran. The site preserves the ...