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Archaeologist Warns: Iran's Cultural Heritage Under Threat

3/31/2026

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Sepideh Maziar, an Iranian archaeologist and senior researcher at Goethe University Frankfurt, warns that destruction of Iran's archaeological sites threatens a vital part of human history.
She and her colleagues created an interactive map to document damaged sites.
The map aims to preserve the memory of the Iranian people and their contributions despite ongoing bombings.
The initiative highlights the cultural significance of these sites and the urgent need for protection.

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Sepideh Maziar, an Iranian archaeologist and senior researcher at Goethe University Frankfurt, warns that destruction of Iran's archaeological sites threatens a vital part of human history.
She and her colleagues created an interactive map to document damaged sites.
The map aims to preserve the memory of the Iranian people and their contributions despite ongoing bombings.
The initiative highlights the cultural significance of these sites and the urgent need for protection.