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Tiny Sasanian Bird Carving Discovered Beside a Pahlavi Inscription in Iran
A tiny Sasanian bird carving discovered beside a Pahlavi inscription in southern Iran may offer a rare glimpse into religious ideas during the empire’s final centuries. The carving was documented in the Marvdasht plain of Fars Province, close to a Pahlavi inscription associated with the salvation and fate of the soul. At only 3 by…
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8,000-Year-Old Petroglyphs Found in Venezuela Could Reframe Early South American Symbolism
In the highland community of Quebrada Seca, northeastern Venezuela, authorities have confirmed the discovery of a major petroglyph complex estimated to be between 4,000 and 8,000 years old. If the upper range proves correct, this would place the engravings among the earliest known symbolic expressions in eastern Venezuela. The site lies 3.5 kilometers from San…