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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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By admin , 16 August, 2026

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.

The Tajik aviation official said that the resumption of flights would help strengthen connectivity between Tajikistan and Iran and facilitate travel between the two countries.

By admin , 13 August, 2026

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.

By admin , 13 August, 2026

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.

By admin , 12 August, 2026

SAKHTSAR — Aryobarzan Commemoration Day is observed in remembrance of Aryobarzan, the ancient Iranian commander who became a symbol of resistance against the Macedonian invasion of Persia under Alexander the Great.

By admin , 12 August, 2026

We respectfully call upon the leaders of Iran, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, and the leaders and representatives of other Persian-speaking and culturally connected regions to support a peaceful, inclusive, and internationally legitimate political transformation in Afghanistan.

By admin , 8 August, 2026

آیین خوانش اوستای «ورهرام یشت» روز آدینه ۱۶ امردادماه ۱۴۰۵، برابر با ورهرام‌ایزد و امردادماه ۳۷۶۴ زرتشتی، در آتشکده ورهرام یزد برگزار شد

WASHINGTON — Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine has privately expressed concern over the consequences of further escalating the conflict with Iran and has called for a possible way to bring the war to an end, according to reports.

By admin , 7 August, 2026

Marriage is one of the most important social institutions through which societies organise family formation, reproduction, intergenerational relations and social responsibility. Yet marriage cannot be produced simply through legislation, religious exhortation or restrictions on interaction between men and women. The decision to marry emerges from a complex interaction between economic security, housing, employment, education, gender relations, cultural expectations, personal autonomy, social trust and the perceived benefits and costs of forming a family.

By admin , 6 August, 2026

Shahnameh Research Society — Jalal Khaleghi-Motlagh states:

“From the perspective of national significance, the Shahnameh, by promoting the idea of a ‘worldly homeland’ (mihan-e jahani), was able to become a counterweight to the promotion of the idea of ‘homelandlessness of the world’ (jahan-mihani) in mysticism. It has played, and continues to play, an important role in the historical, cultural, and national self-awareness of Iranians.”