Mashhad conference to explore historical ties across Greater Khorasan
The First National Conference on the Archaeology, Culture and Civilization of Khorasan, Afghanistan, and Central Asia will be held on December 17 in Mashhad, with the participation of researchers, university professors, and students.
Seyyed Javad Mousavi, Director General of the Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Organization of Khorasan Razavi, said the conference is being organized in line with the organization’s research mission and aims to create a scientific platform for the exchange of views among scholars, as well as to present the latest achievements related to the archaeology of Greater Khorasan, chtn.ir reported.
He noted that planning for the event began last year in cooperation with national and world heritage sites and leading academic centers in the province, particularly Neyshabur University. The conference will coincide with Research Week (December 13-19), and efforts are underway to ensure the continuity of this series of events in order to facilitate scholarly interaction, knowledge sharing, and academic dialogue among researchers interested in the cultural heritage of Greater Khorasan.
Mousavi added that the many shared cultural elements between present-day Khorasan and vast regions of Afghanistan and Central Asia reflect deep and enduring roots in cultural and archaeological contexts. Paying attention to these cultural ties, he said, will significantly contribute to deeper mutual understanding and the development of international cultural diplomacy.
Mahmoud Toghraei, Executive Secretary of the conference, said the cultural event will include the unveiling of a book containing the conference proceedings, along with several selected lectures and presentations, during which the latest scientific findings will be reviewed and discussed.
He added that given the expansion and diversity of archaeological research in recent years, and the importance of explaining the historical role of Khorasan in the culture and civilization of the Iranian cultural sphere, plans are in place to continue organizing and holding this series of conferences in the coming years.