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Ancient ceramic bowl discovered in S Iran
Irna – The city of Ramhormoz in Iran’s southern province of Khuzestan witnessed a significant archaeological find as a local law enforcement commander announced the discovery of a large enameled ceramic bowl dating back to the early Islamic period.
The artifact was found during a search of a suspect’s residence in the city. The suspect was apprehended in connection with the historical item, and the discovered artifact was handed over to the Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts, and Tourism Department of the Khuzestan Province, IRNA wrote. Colonel Mohammad Mohammadi-Nasab emphasized that Iran’s police will not tolerate any attempts to loot or profit from the country’s historical treasures.
University of Tehran aims to cement ties with Iraq
Irna – The President of the University of Tehran Mohammad Moqimi emphasized the institution’s commitment to enhancing scientific collaboration with Iraqi universities.
During a meeting with Abdul Muhsin Naji Al-Muhaisen, the president of the Al-Furat Al-Awsat Technical University of Iraq, Moqimi expressed readiness for joint research endeavors and the exchange of professors and students between the two academic centers.
One of the key initiatives discussed in the meeting was the establishment of a new Persian language education center in close proximity to the Iraqi border city of Basra. This center aims to facilitate easy access to Persian language education for the Iraqi people.
The University of Tehran has pledged to provide Persian language teachers and instructors to Al-Furat Al-Awsat Technical University, intending to bolster Persian language education — but it shall be subject to the availability of suitable space at the Iraqi academic center.
In response, Naji Al-Muhaisen expressed his enthusiasm for fostering scientific cooperation between the two universities and extended an invitation to Moqimi to visit the Al-Furat Al-Awsat Technical University of Iraq.