TEHRAN-- A regular roadway construction job just recently yielded an unexpected discovery when teams uncovered mystical subterranean tunnels near Shahr-e Belqeys ( City of Belqeys ) in northeast Iran.
Remains of ancient underground passages were found a few days earlier during a roadway building job in Bam town of Esfarayen county, a professional with Belqeys archaeological site said on Monday.Shahr-e Belqeys was thriving during a duration from the late Sassanid era to early Islamic times.
The total length of those corridors is 18 km, and there is a restroom and a mill on the way, which has actually not been opened yet, the professional stated.
Last years, traces of this underground city had been discovered however to protect it, these remains were obstructed by the regional cultural heritage directorate.
Now we reached these ancient structures from another place, which confirms the statements of the regional individuals, the expert discussed.
The ruins have actually yielded potteries approximated to belong to the Seljuk duration, IlKhanid, and even earlier periods.
An extensive archaeological excavation is required to dive into its secrets.
Archaeological excavations at neighboring installs and hilltops put the antiquity of Belqeys in some 6,000 years.
Specialists believe that the ancient city taken pleasure in success from the late Sassanid to the early Islamic eras.Historical proof, consisting of a book on the history of Neyshabur, suggests that Shahr-e Belqeys won unique attention from Sassanid emperors of the time, which brought the land an unique fortune prior to the introduction of Islam.Evidence recommends that Shahr-e Belqeys was hectic from the late Sassanid era to a time when Nader Shah Afshar (one of the most powerful rulers in Iranian history) presumed power in the early 18th century.Belqeys castle is among the biggest mud-brick fortresses in Iran after the UNESCO-registered Bam castle.
It lies at a brief distance from the city of Esfarayen.
Residues of the castle, family lodgings, watering channels, a tank, and a hypostyle hall are among things up until now uncovered in Belqeys throughout rounds of excavation.Iran is a haven for ancient troglodytic architecture which is somewhat forgotten, though they are filled with life and creativity.
The northwest Kandovan town is one of the most well-known examples of troglodytic architecture in the nation; its ice-cream cone-shaped homes are resembling that of Turkeys Cappadocia.In 2018, the country hosted the 3rd International Troglodytic Architecture Conference in which 10s of professionals, scientists, and academia discussed troglodyte-associated architecture, culture, and technology.AM