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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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War, Political Survival and the Political Economy of Violence in the Middle East

By admin , 15 September, 2026

95th Anniversary of Pasargadae’s National Registration

On 24 Shahrivar 1310 in the Iranian Solar Hijri calendar, the Pasargadae complex was registered among Iran’s national historical monuments. Ninety-five years have now passed since the national registration of this unique ancient complex. Despite the many ups and downs it has experienced over this period of nearly a century, Pasargadae remains a monument upon which the eyes of the world are firmly fixed.

By admin , 8 August, 2026
Arjan Ring of Power

Arjan Ring of Power

A mysterious Ancient Artifact dating back to around the second millennium BCE and the Middle Elamite period. It was discovered at the historical site of Arjan (Argan) in Behbahan County, Khuzestan Province, Iran, and is currently preserved in the National Museum of Iran.

By admin , 30 July, 2026

Documented vs Citable

In common usage, many people treat the terms documented and citable as synonymous. However, from a conceptual and logical standpoint, the two do not carry the same meaning, and an important distinction exists between them.

By admin , 2 July, 2026

Hyperthymesia: The Extraordinary Ability to Remember Almost Every Day of Life

Imagine being able to recall what you ate for breakfast on a random Tuesday ten years ago, what the weather was like, the clothes you wore, and even the conversations you had that day. For most people, memories gradually fade over time. But for a very small number of individuals, this remarkable level of recall is a daily reality. This rare phenomenon is known as Hyperthymesia, or Highly Superior Autobiographical Memory (HSAM).

By admin , 25 September, 2026

85th Birthday of Ferdous Kaviani: Mehr Was Another Name for Him


The roles that the late Ferdous Kaviani created in cinema, theatre, and television are part of an artistic legacy that will not fade from the memory of the Iranian people. He was a master of character portrayal, possessing an undeniable ability to bring his roles to life. On the eighty-fifth anniversary of his birth, we commemorate his enduring memory.

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