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Number Seven Thousand Six Hundred and Twenty Eight - 15 August 2024
Iran Daily - Number Seven Thousand Six Hundred and Twenty Eight - 15 August 2024 - Page 8
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Petroglyphs of Golpayegan’s Yan Cheshme enter Iran’s heritage list

The petroglyphs at the historical site of Yan Cheshmeh in the Gharqab mountainous region of Golpayegan, covering an area of over 16 hectares, have been listed as a national heritage site in Iran, said the head of Isfahan Province’s National Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts organization.
Mostafa Qanouni told IRNA on Wednesday that Yan Cheshmeh is one of the richest petroglyphic sites in the Gharqab, also known as Timreh, due to the variety of its artworks and designs, IRNA reported.
 The historical region of Timreh, located along the ridgeline of the three provinces of Markazi, Isfahan, and Lorestan, spans about 300 kilometers along the Anar Bar river and contains a wealth of petroglyphs and rock art.
Qanouni said that the file documenting the rock carvings in this area was compiled in 2018 and it was registered under number 34088 in the country’s national heritage list.
According to the provincial official, these artworks combine animal motifs, customs, hunting methods, and tools, mostly dating back to pre-Islamic times.
Qanouni added that the petroglyphs across the entire Timreh region range from pre-Islamic eras to contemporary periods.
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