TEHRAN – Deputy Minister of Cultural Heritage and Tourism Ali Darabi on Wednesday visited Tochoga Zanbil, a UNESCO-listed zigrat in Yuzestan province, as part of his official tour of the region. I did.
During his visit, Dharabi was described the latest restoration and conservation efforts at the ancient site. “Choga Zanbil was the first Iranian monument to be engraved on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Today, with 28 UNESCO-listed sites, Iran is one of the world’s top 10 cultural heritage countries. It ranks one of them,” he said.
Describing Zigrat as evidence of the ingenuity and urban planning of ancient Iranians, Dharabi emphasized its importance in explaining the lifestyles and achievements of early civilizations.
Additionally, Atefeh Rashnoei, director of the Tchogha Zanbil World Heritage site, provided insight into the historical significance of the site. “This structure dates back to c. In 1250 BC, some experts believe that the arch may have influenced the techniques of later Roman safes,” she explained. .
Darabi then highlighted the importance of continuous conservation efforts, noting that the continuous restoration project aims to maintain the integrity of the site for future generations.
Thogha Zanbil, also known as the Zigrat of Dur-Antash, is a testament to the architectural brilliance of the time. It became a UNESCO website in 1979. The construction began at c. In 1250 BC, as the religious center of Elam dedicated to theological theology of Elam and Napirisha, by order of King Elam Untash Napirisha (1275-1240 BC).
As stated by the United Nations cultural organization, Thogha Zanbil is the largest Zigrat outside of Mesopotamia and is the most preserved of this type of stepped pyramidal monument. Choga Zanbil was excavated in six seasons between 1951 and 1961 by Rome Gilschman, a Russian-born French archaeologist specializing in ancient Iran.
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