Persian Wonders Research
Research Papares, Books and Project
Research - Unpublished Paper
A Brief Study of The Jiroft Style Stone Artefact
Abstract - This research is looking at some selected Jiroft style objects to examine and conclude their classifications based on manufacturing techniques or their pattern, this aims to classify them for further research in the future. The authenticity of objects in market challenged by quality measurements which classified at this research and makes it easier to identify them. In addition to this, this research will focus on examining and assessing the materials used to make the Jiroft style stones.
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Shahr-i Sokhta (Burnt City) Board Game
Sam Jelveh from the Persian Wonders team has successfully reconstructed the board game for the first time in collaboration with Dr. Hossein Moradi from the Shahr-i Sokhta archaeology site, who provided archaeological data. More Info
Books - Part of Collection
The Cyrus Cylinder
A very informative and comprehensive book about The Cyrus Cylinder including the translationOnly available in our archaeology box - The Cyrus Cylinder
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Treasure Collection - History of ancient Persia in three objects
This comprehensive book going through the three most effective civilizations in Iranian plateau starting from The Aratta,The Elamite and the Persian EmpireOnly available in our Treasure Collection box
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References
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