TEHRAN-- Iranian authorities in charge of protecting cultural heritage have actually recently caught 4 suspects red-handed while they were unlawfully conducting excavations in Neyshabur in northeast Iran.The suspects were apprehended during a surprise operation while digging in the town of Nasirabad, Neyshabur county, a provincial authorities commander stated on Monday.The suspects have actually been surrendered to the judicial system for additional investigation and trial, the commander added.A history enthusiasts paradise, Neyshabur (likewise called Nishapur ) is positioned about 70 km west of Mashhad in northeastern Iran.The city was established around the 3rd century CE.
Stories say that it obtained its name from its supposed creator, the Sasanian king Shapur I.Neyshabur rose to prominence in the 8th century and was destroyed by intrusions and earthquakes in the 13th century.At its height between the 9th and 13th centuries, Neyshabur had a population of around 100,000 to 200,000 people and a development covering a location of around 6 square miles.AFM