The vessel was found by chance during the installation of a power line support
A large ancient clay jar was unearthed during excavation work in southern Iran. Preliminary estimates suggest the find dates back to the Sasanian era (224–651 CE), according to Tehran Times, a partner of TV BRICS.
According to Mohammad Sabet-Eqlidi, head of the Fars Province Department of Tourism, the vessel was most likely used for storing grain or food.
“No objects such as gold, coins, or metals were found inside,” he noted.
Following the discovery, cultural heritage protection officers and archaeologists arrived at the site. The jar was transported to Persepolis – a UNESCO World Heritage site – where it is currently being examined by experts.
“Research is now underway at the Persepolis complex to determine more details about the jar’s age and historical significance,” said Sabet-Eqlidi.
The Sasanian era is regarded as a significant period in Iranian history. It saw a flourishing of architecture and the arts, with grand palaces constructed in Ctesiphon, Firuzabad and Sarvestan. In 2018, the Sasanian Archaeological Landscape of Fars Region was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The complex includes eight sites located in the Firuzabad, Bishapur and Sarvestan areas.
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