A part of Iranian civilization and culture that is famous in the world

The ancient works of Iran are very rich in terms of diversity and multiplicity due to having a support of several thousand years. Indeed, the ancient works of any country determine the age, history and civilization of that land. Because Iran, along with other ancient countries, is known as the cradle of world civilization. It is natural that it contains many ancient and historical works. In this content, an attempt has been made to define the ancient works, the division of the periods of ancient works, which city has the most ancient works in Iran. The most important antiquities of Iran abroad, the important museums of the world where the antiquities of Iran are kept, the culture and the most famous things related to Iran in the world will be explained.

You can also read about Persian cultute and traditions in the link below:

https://www.cyruscrafts.com/blog/information/traditions-and-customs-of-iran

What are ancient works?

In fact, ancient and historical works are a collection of objects, tools, handicrafts, places, buildings, inscriptions and petroglyphs. which are made by human hands and the result of the thoughts of ancestors and predecessors. In fact, ancient works are left over from the culture and civilization of previous peoples. which tell the events and history of humanity.

Our beloved country is known as the paradise of archeology. With more than one million historical and ancient works, it is among the first four countries in the world in the field of ancient works. But only two percent of its ancient works have been discovered. And ninety-eight percent of its other antiquities have yet to be discovered. Recently, a new discovery has been made in the Hamadan valley about the settlement of early humans in the world. Apparently, the cave is more than 54 to 60 thousand years old. These discoveries add more and more to the ancient history and civilization of Iran. And it moves the pieces of human history in Iran and the world.

The most important antiquities of Iran abroad

A significant part of valuable works that show the rich culture and civilization of this ancient country. It has left Iran in different historical eras. We mention some of these works below.

The cup with the image of an antelope related to the Elam civilization was discovered in the ancient cemetery of Shush, Khuzestan province, and its place is the Louvre Museum in Paris.

The game board of 58 houses related to the Kashan Silk Hill civilization, which is kept in the Louvre Museum in Paris.

Takuk Shir Gharan, petroglyphs of Persepolis offerers, golden bowl of cuneiforms, dating from the Achaemenid period, it is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art or the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.

The Cyrus Cylinder or Cyrus Charter is housed in the British Museum.

The Azure Cuckoo statue and the Napirasu statue related to the Elamite civilization that are kept in the Louvre Museum in Paris.

Similarly, the silver statue of the sitting cow and the flying hat and three figures related to the Elamite civilization are kept in the Metropolitan Museum, New York.

The carving of a lion and the head of an ox from the Apadana Palace of Susa, the handle of an antelope vase, and the inscription of Darius the Great from the Achaemenid period are housed in the Louvre Museum in Paris.

Eagle and catch buckle from the Parthian period, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.

The petroglyph of a goat with a fish tail, the petroglyph of an Elamite woman and a maidservant, the memorial petroglyph of Ontash Napirisha, the metal sculpture of the prayer of the sun or the panel of the prayer ceremony of the nuns of the sun related to the Elamite civilization, which is kept in the Louvre Museum in Paris.

The Pazyryk carpet from the Achaemenid period is housed in the Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia.

The figure of three spearmen belongs to the Achaemenid period and its location is in the German Pergamon Museum.

These valuable ancient works are a very small part of the looted heritage of our beloved Iran. Unfortunately, this is a boost and credit to world-famous museums.

Persian cat

Persian cat or Iranian cat is one of the long-haired cat breeds that has a round face and a short muzzle. This cat is also known as Persian Longhair cat in English speaking countries.

The first documented reference to the Iranian cat is related to a letter from Pietro Delavalle, an Italian traveler, written on June 20, 1620 in Isfahan. These cats were brought to Europe in the 16th century and are kept as pets today.

In 2015, this cat was ranked second in the list of most popular cat breeds in America. The first place belonged to the exotic breed short hair. In 2021, according to the cat lovers association, the Iranian cat was ranked as the fourth most popular cat breed in the world. The second breed was still the exotic Mokotah.

Kohinoor diamond

Kohinoor diamond is one of the most controversial diamonds in the world. The 105-carat Kohinoor diamond is the adopted sister of the Daryaye noor with a weight of 175 to 195 carats. Darya Noor is now in Tehran and Kohinoor diamond is in Britain.

For many centuries, conquests and conspiracies had caused the Kohinoor diamond to change hands between Mughal princes, Persian warriors, Afghan rulers and the Maharajahs of Punjab, until finally in the middle of the 19th century, this precious stone fell into the hands of Britain, and now it is part of the British royal jewels. It is on public view in the Tower of London.

For many Indians who believe that Britain stole Mount Noor from them, the ownership of Mount Noor is a subject they are very sensitive to.

William Dalrymple and Anita Anand have written a book titled " Kohinoor diamond: The Story of the World's Most Famous Diamond" published by Juggernaut Publishing Company. The subject of this book is the most important legendary narratives about the history of this precious gem:

After Mount Light fell into the hands of Lord Dalhousie, the Governor General of India in 1849, he decided to send the diamond along with its official history to Queen Victoria.

Lord Dalhousie, Theo Metcalfe, commissioned a Delhi courtier, who was fond of gambling and partying, to investigate the history of Kohinoor diamond, but the information he gathered did not go beyond the attractive gossip of the street and the market.