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Sassanidera ossuary inscription discovered near Naqshe Rostam

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Sassanid-era ossuary inscription discovered near Naqsh-e Rostam​

TEHRAN - A newly identified Sassanid-era inscription has been discovered during recent archaeological surveys around Naqsh-e Rostam in Fars province, southern Iran, marking the “fifth ossuary-related inscription” documented in the latest investigations of the area.

Sassanid-era ossuary inscription discovered near Naqsh-e Rostam

Mudbrick houses The heritage of traditional Iranian architecture

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Mudbrick houses: The heritage of traditional Iranian architecture​

TEHRAN - Across Iran’s deserts, dry plains and mountain valleys, houses built from earth form some of the country’s most distinctive architectural landscapes. Their rounded roofs, thick walls, shaded courtyards and, in places, tall windcatchers are more than picturesque features. They are the result of centuries of experience in building with local materials and adapting everyday life to a difficult climate.

Mudbrick houses: The heritage of traditional Iranian architecture