1,400-Year-Old Inscription Found at Ancient Bone Storage Site in Iran
A newly discovered inscription near Naqsh-e Rostam in southern Iran offers a glimpse into an ancient Zoroastrian burial tradition in which human bones were preserved…
Sasanian Empire
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…
Ancient Helmets and Jewelry Reveal a Forgotten Sasanian Experiment with Brass
A golden shimmer on a hairpin. A thin metal strip on a helmet. A small rivet hidden inside an old museum object. At first glance,…
Newly Found Needle-Carved Portrait of a Sasanian King Emerges in Istakhr’s Cliffs
A finely incised, needle-carved image believed to represent a Sasanian king has been identified on the cliffs overlooking the ancient city of Istakhr in southern…