2000-year-old Parthian Anahita temple in Hamadan demolished to build Islamic prayer-place
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August 31, 2010 - 10:34pm
Remains of a Parthian dynastic edifice located on the hilltop of Mosalla tappeh (archaeological mound) was flattened to prepare the ground for the construction of a Mosalla[1]. The news of the destruction of Iranian heritage has angered the nation, particularly the cultural figures and heritage enthusiasts. According to Mehrnush Najafi-Ragheb, the spokeswoman for Municipality Islamic Council of Hamadan, the remains of the Parthian edifice was destroyed over two years ago. “Until two years ago the remains of the ruins of the fortress, which was possibly Parthian was standing and was destroyed when the construction of the Mosalla began”, said Najafi-Ragheb to the Persian service of CHN. [...]
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