TEHRAN – In a momentous unveiling at the 17th International tourism and Related Industries Exhibition in Tehran, the Cultural Heritage and tourism Research Institute brought to light extraordinary discoveries from Hastijan Cave located at Markazi province.
Among the treasures revealed were the oldest calligraphy pen unearthed in Iran and a meticulously woven fabric dating back to the Sassanid Empire.
The showcased Sassanid woven fabric, a testament to ancient craftsmanship, is made from wool. The warp features a rich Indigo hue, complemented by a pristine white weft. Repaired by Roohollah Dehghani and Azam Esmaeili from the esteemed research group for traditional arts at the Cultural Heritage and tourism Research Institute, this fabric offers a captivating glimpse into ancient textile artistry.
Another noteworthy revelation from Hastijan Cave, previously introduced at a conference following its display at the National Museum of Iran, is the oldest calligraphy pen, also from the…
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