Posted on 07/27/2010 6:29:22 PM PDT by SunkenCiv
An ancient network of secret tunnels and dwellings has been discovered in Hamedan Province.The Iranian province lies in an elevated region, with the 'Alvand' mountains, running from the north west to the south west. The discovered complex is located near the village of Arzanfud, 25 kilometres southeast of the provincial capital-city of Hamedan... The complex is comprised of 25 rooms connected to each other by several tunnels, had been excavated beneath a stone mound extending deep into the earth at a depth of 4 to 6 meters. The complex is believed to have been used by habitants as a shelter during wars. The entrance to the subterranean complex which is hidden or disguised yet to be discovered, but at the moment it is accessible through an original ventilation shaft, widened by HCHTHD's experts for access. There are holes carved in the walls, which had been made to hold early light fixtures. A cot has also been identified in the structure. A number of stone rings and clasps have also been among the discovered artefacts. According to initial studies, the city likely dates back to the first Iranian dynasty, the Medes (728-550 BCE) or much later to the Parthian dynasty (248 BCE - 224 CE)... Since the rise of the Islamic Regime to power in 1979, not only the smuggling and looting of Iranian art and antiquity, but a deliberate destruction, mainly Iran's pre-Islamic heritage have been systematic and widespread. These destructions have been increased since the appointment of Mahmood Ahmadinajad as the president by the Ali Khamanei, the regime's Spiritual Leader.
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WOW! Thanks for posting, ‘Civ. Very interesting.
The jackass needs to die.
Thanks.
“Early Man Cave...even then guys needed their space.”
Did it come with an old television and a short wave radio?
Yeah...and some 'very basic' tools...;)
Indeed. Pre-Islamic Persia had its moments and achievements of grandeur. Of course, that is WHY the past is destroyed.
“A father must teach his sons to ride the horse, shoot the bow and speak the truth.”
Heh...
You have some validiction in this presupposition. I just wonder why it is that ever time I see Hawi in action it feels like WE'RE having a baby?
What a lovely way to say how much we love him. ;’)
My pleasure!
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