Iran's new archaeological discovery to rewrite the Shiraz history

A archaeological discovery beneath a local park in Shiraz, the capital of Fars Province in southern Iran, could push back the timeline of the city’s history by several thousand years.

Stone tools were unearthed at a site known as "Tall-e Badi" during a park expansion project, hidden beneath layers of concrete and mosaic flooring. This is reported by Tehran Times, a partner of TV BRICS.

The tools were discovered around an electrical grounding pit at a depth of 1.5 meters, indicating their proximity to the top of an ancient hill. These artefacts could date back to a period even earlier than the 7,000-year-old Tell Pustchi, another notable archaeological site in Shiraz.

Archaeologists believe this discovery offers a rare glimpse into Shiraz’s ancient past, especially as much of the city’s historical landscape has been lost due to urban development. They are eager to continue their research at the site, hoping to uncover evidence that could reshape our understanding of Shiraz and the wider Fars region.

Shiraz, known for over 2,000 years as the heart of Persian culture, has long been associated with education, poetry, nightingales, and traditional craftsmanship passed down through generations. It was one of the most important cities in the mediaeval Islamic world and served as the capital of Iran during the Zand dynasty from 1751 to 1794.

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