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The silver statuette of a seated bull is an exceptionally beautiful ancient artifact from the Early Elamite period of Persia’s ancient civilization. This exquisite piece dates back to approximately 2900–3100 BCE (around 5,000 years ago). The head and limbs of this abstract creature are bovine, while its body is human. The silver seated bull statuette was discovered in southwestern Iran. It stands 16.3 centimeters tall.

The figure wears a distinctive garment featuring a remarkably elegant stepped (terraced) pattern, decorated in a striped design. This mythological being is depicted holding a jug with a pouring spout. Today, the silver seated bull statuette is preserved in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.

This remarkable artifact, with its patterned attire and the vessel in its hand, represents a fascinating fusion of human and animal traits in the mythology of ancient Persia. Such hybrid depictions of animals in human roles were common in the Early Elamite period and likely symbolized some form of supernatural power bestowed by the gods upon rulers.

Furthermore, the use of silver in this well-known sculpture—crafted during the Bronze Age—reflects not only the admirable artistry of its creators but also the advanced capabilities of ancient Elamite civilization in the extraction and smelting of precious metals.

Persia is the cradle of an ancient civilization, and we Persians are the inheritors of this extraordinary heritage. It is our duty to know it, preserve it, and honor it.


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The development of tourism cooperation between Iran and Armenia requires expanded tourism exchanges and the implementation of joint tours, an official from East Azerbaijan Province’s Department of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts said.

The deputy tourism director of the department described the expansion of tourism exchanges between the two countries as an important necessity for strengthening bilateral tourism ties. He also stressed the need to organise joint tour programmes aimed at introducing the historical, cultural and natural attractions of both Iran and Armenia.

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The head of Tajikistan’s national aviation authority has called for the resumption of flights between Tajikistan and Iran, highlighting the importance of restoring direct air links between the two countries.

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Norway's Foreign Minister has described the war waged by the United States and Israel against Iran as contrary to international law, stressing that international rules must be respected and applied equally to all countries.

The Norwegian foreign minister emphasised the importance of upholding international law without exception, arguing that the same legal standards must apply to every state regardless of its political or military position.

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Iran Says It Cannot Ignore Environmental Situation in Strait of Hormuz and Persian Gulf

Iran has stressed that it cannot remain indifferent to the environmental situation in the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf, particularly amid the risks posed by military tensions and conflict in the region.

The strategic waterway and the wider Persian Gulf are highly sensitive marine ecosystems that could be affected by the consequences of war, including oil spills, damage to maritime infrastructure, increased shipping risks and the release of hazardous substances into the sea.

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