Collection of forks, bronze, from the Sassanid era. First ever forks are found in Susa in Iran, which were used around 1000-1300 BC.
Metropolitan museum of art
Metropolitan museum of art
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Another part of the tableware, Achaemenid spoons.
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Golden armband, from Ziwiye fort’s hoard in Kordestan, Iran, dating back to 700-800 BC.
Museum of Iran, Kordestan
Museum of Iran, Kordestan
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Young Iranian women from Kordestan tribes wearing traditional costumes.
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Panther-headed throne arm with ram’s head and opium poppies aside, 7th c. BC.
Gold, amber, glass-paste, found at Kelermes mound, district of Adygea in Russia.
Hermitage museum, St Petersburg
Gold, amber, glass-paste, found at Kelermes mound, district of Adygea in Russia.
Hermitage museum, St Petersburg
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Around 800 years ago in Isfahan, Iran, a craftsman built a four-dial combination lock with over 4.2 billion possible combos — centuries ahead of its time.
Signed by astrolabe maker Muhammad ibn Hamid al-Asturlabi, it fused mechanical precision with striking artistry.
Signed by astrolabe maker Muhammad ibn Hamid al-Asturlabi, it fused mechanical precision with striking artistry.
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