TEHRAN – A resident of Chavar county in western Iran has donated three historical artifacts from the Iron Age to the provincial cultural heritage authority in Ilam, the head of the organization said on Saturday.
Farzad Sharifi, director-general of cultural heritage, tourism and handicrafts in Ilam province, said the donated objects included a ceramic teapot, a ceramic bowl and a ceramic goblet. Expert examinations identified the items as belonging to the Iron Age, he said.
Sharifi said the artifacts were handed over voluntarily by a citizen of Chavar county and described the donation as an example of public participation in protecting cultural heritage.
“Public participation plays a decisive role in preserving historical artifacts and the cultural identity of the country,” Sharifi said in remarks carried by Miras Aria news agency.
He said the objects would be registered, documented and stored in secure cultural heritage repositories in accordance with regulations.
According to Sharifi, the artifacts will also be made available for specialized research after the completion of expert assessments.
Sharifi thanked the donor for what he called a responsible act that contributes to safeguarding the historical heritage of Ilam province and Iran’s cultural legacy.
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