The first phase of field excavations by archaeologists from Shahid Beheshti University at Cheshmeh Ali Mound in Shahr-e Rey concluded with remarkable results.
In mid-autumn, headlines in news agencies and media announced the discovery of a 6,000-year-old human skeleton at Cheshmeh Ali in Shahr-e Rey by archaeologists from Shahid Beheshti University. This news quickly became a fascinating and heated topic of discussion in public and academic circles, both domestically and internationally.
To explore the various dimensions of this astonishing discovery, we embarked on a one-day journey with Dr. Valipour, a professor at Shahid Beheshti University and the head of the excavation team. The journey began at Shahid Beheshti University in Evin and ended at "Cheshmeh Ali Mound" in Shahr-e Rey, including a visit to the university's archaeological research field base at Tappeh Mil. It was a memorable trip with a professor and archaeologist passionate about Iranian culture and history. With patience and dedication, he opened a magnificent window into the rich culture and civilization of ancient Iran for us.
What follows is the result of hours of conversation with Dr. Valipour.