IRAN, CHINA LAUNCH 2ND PHASE OF JOINT ARCHAEOLOGICAL STUDIES.
A new phase of archaeological research has commenced in Masouleh, a historic village in northern Iran.
This joint Iranian-Chinese project aims to uncover the secrets of ancient sponge iron smelting and support Masouleh's bid for UNESCO World Heritage status, with the research team expected to conduct targeted excavations at metallurgical sites and study historical documents to understand the evolution of iron smelting technologies.
The team will also use advanced scientific methods like radiocarbon dating to determine the age of the sites, and by combining these approaches, the team hopes to reconstruct the historical connection between industrial activity and daily life in Masouleh.
The aim of the research is to showcase Masouleh as a unique example of an integrated industrial-residential cultural landscape and the findings will be crucial in advancing Masouleh's UNESCO nomination dossier, potentially putting this ancient village on the world map as a treasure trove of historical significance [no search results required.
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