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Skeleton of Another Parthian Woman Unearthed in Central Iran

Skeleton of Another Parthian Woman Unearthed in Central Iran

The remains of the girl were found on an archaeological hill in the city of Isfahan.

“Traces of a platform, large jar and the spine of a horse indicate the architecture of a tomb designed after the Mehr traditions,” said Alireza Jafari-Zand, the head of the archaeology team working at the ancient site.

Archaeologists have found remarkable finds at the hill over the past two months during operations to save the ancients site.

The newly-discovered remains of a 13-year-old girl suggests the site is, in fact, a cemetery dating back to the Parthian Empire. The finds shed light on a hitherto unknown era in history.

“The tomb indicates it had been designed. Next to the body of the 13-year-old girl was a platform on which lay the remains of a broken large jar as well as part of the spine of a horse,” said the lead archaeologist.

He said the archaeologists are moving forward with their excavations in an area between the new find and the location of an earlier discovery to see what other relics could be found.

He added the team are almost sure that a large Parthian cemetery lies at the site.
The skeleton of another Parthian woman had earlier been unearthed from the same cemetery in July.

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Why Gamers Are Still Playing Old School Runescape in 2020

Why Gamers Are Still Playing Old School Runescape in 2020

The game became an instant hit among online gaming enthusiasts. Mostly because of the fact that most of them were eager to try out any brand-new game releases during those times.

But with its unique game modes and the ability for players to forge their own paths, more and more people became attracted to play Old School RuneScape.

With numerous quests, tasks, and missions to choose from, the interest for playing OSRS has only grown year after year. You have the option to compete against fellow players on certain quests and minigames, and even stake your stash of Old School RuneScape gold to increase your gold reserve.

Some players say that the secret behind Old School RuneScape’s success is the continuous updates that it regularly gets to keep the interest high.

Based on the recent data gathered, the game has about 100,000 players in different parts of the world playing it at any given moment.

So what makes OSRS popular even after all those years?

 

1. The Old-School Combat Style

The competition among players is intense and this makes it attractive to those who are always seeking for challenges when they play online games. RuneScape items and OSRS GP can be lost by losing in battle, some might even lose their valuable OSRS items because of thieves.

Yes, you can steal things from fellow players, for your own enjoyment or to make more money, as long as you won’t get yourself caught.

This is another part of the game that makes it unique and exciting to play.

2. Exciting and Unique Quests

For those players who find in-game storyline boring, OSRS should be of interest to them. Instead of having a specific plot, this game offers various quests or short stories that you can participate in. The game’s developer also added some humor to it that engages its players.

3. The Game Updates

Unlike other online games that faded in the limelight, Old School RuneScape has been basking on it because of how often it gets updated to improve the gameplay and sometimes cater to its players’ requests and preferences.

OSRS is on top of the list for those online games that are updated regularly and Jagex knows the importance of keeping their players interested. They do this by adding more tasks, missions, and even launch contests and giveaways from time to time.

Some people might say the game is a little bit outdated compared to modern games today, but Old School RuneScape is still considered one of the best MMORPGs today.

You might feel weird playing it for the first time, but trust me, it’s not as easy as it looks like.

Despite being difficult for some beginners, OSRS is still an addictive and oddly satisfying game to play. A good example is when Jagex launched a mobile version in 2018. The RuneScape mobile game became an instant hit getting 5 million downloads in its first year.

You can even say that the game has been tried and tested both in PC and mobile devices, and it performed well on both, and it should continue to do so in the coming years.

How to Dress to Go Out to a Night Club?

How to Dress to Go Out to a Night Club

Skirt set, pants, dress, chic or rather classic style? Make-up, do I do more discreet or do I make up for the evening? Should I put my heels on or not? But if my feet hurt, I’m not going to be well… In short, everything is fine! This is the breakdown.

But what’s the perfect outfit for a nightclub? How to be glamorous and elegant without doing too much? Here are some tips!

What is the best outfit for going to a nightclub?

To go out clubbing, you need to choose a dress that will highlight your curves without overdoing it. Do not choose it too short, it will embarrass you and can quickly seem vulgar. The same goes for dresses that are too close to the body.

Dare to use colors or opt for the traditional little black dress. But that won’t necessarily set you apart from others.

Know that the short dress is the perfect outfit to go out to a nightclub!

Some tips for choosing the right fit for your dress

– Choose a fitted dress type skater cut
– If your dress is not fitted, you can belt it to mark the size

– The tight two piece short set is okay
– If you want it tight then don’t take it too short but rather knee length for a chic look
– Opt for wallet dresses, these are often light dresses and perfect for not getting too hot in a nightclub
– Choose the rather short one because a long dress would make it difficult for you to dance
– If you show off your legs then go for a high neck or a stylish shape
– If you bet everything on your neckline then do not take it too short but rather knee length

What if we dared to use colors?

Why stay on a traditional black dress? If you want to stand out from the crowd, try choosing a colorful dress. Obviously, there’s no point in choosing fuchsia pink, but why not go for a patterned dress or a monochrome red dress, for example.

The combination for an elegant and comfortable look

If you don’t feel like pulling out the little dress to go dancing, a great option is to go with a halter neck or lace back jumpsuit.

Monochrome, black, red or whatever shade you like. Show it off with beautiful accessories: bracelets, necklaces, earrings and an elegant clutch.

The jumpsuit is the perfect alternative to the little dress to stay chic and elegant without showing off your legs!

The playsuit: practical, light and stylish

In summer, the playsuit is just as suitable as the little short dress. Handy because you no longer have to worry about the dress fluttering on the track. Depending on your tastes, you can choose it strapless, open back, low-cut or even draped. There is a very large selection of playsuits in the shops. Pair it with heels or wedges and you are sure to have a modern and chic look.

Dare to use glitter to shine on the track!

You may have noticed, this year glitter is everywhere! In total dress look, with a pretty top that will brighten up your outfit or simply on the feet to shine brightly, there are several ways to incorporate sequins into your look.

Which pants to choose to go to a night club?

Sometimes you want to put on your favorite jeans to go to a nightclub. But is it a good idea to put jeans in a nightclub? We would like to tell you that yes, but very often the material may keep you warm and it can quickly become uncomfortable.

Instead, we prefer flowing pants with a high cut, for example, or simply basic straight black pants with a pretty backless top or neckline.

If you want to highlight your outfit with pants, we recommend a lace top combined with an opaque colored bra.

How to dress in a night club when you’re curvy?

When you are curvy, you sometimes wonder how to show off to go out to a nightclub. Above all, you have to think about choosing the right materials. The best option is a fluid material close to the body but not tight.

Finally, just show up!

 

Israel Crying Wolf about Proliferation, Zarif Tells UNGA Meeting

Israel Crying Wolf about Proliferation, Zarif Tells UNGA Meeting

The Iranian foreign minister said the “outlaw regime” that has openly threatened others with nuclear annihilation is crying wolf about proliferation.

He made the remarks in a virtual speech to the UN General Assembly’s High-level Plenary Meeting to Commemorate and Promote the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons.

What follows is the full text of Foreign Minister Zarif’s Friday speech:
Mr. President,
75 years after the US dropped atomic bombs on innocent civilians in Hiroshima and Nagasaki—the first and only use of such horrific weapons—this meeting provides a unique opportunity to mobilize the world to liberate humanity from the nuclear nightmare.

25 years after the NPT Review and Extension Conference called for reduced reliance on nuclear weapons and the ICJ ordered good faith efforts towards nuclear disarmament, the US is developing new nuclear weapons and recklessly lowering the threshold of their deployment. It has further caused immense damage to the NPT by unlawfully withdrawing from the INF and the JCPOA.

 

Additionally, the world’s lone perpetrator of a nuclear attack extends blind support to the sole possessor of nuclear arsenal in our region: an outlaw regime that has openly threatened others with nuclear annihilation, all while crying wolf about proliferation.

The international community must compel Israel—which has aggression in its very DNA—to promptly accede to the NPT and destroy its nuclear arsenal. And given its six decades of deception and clandestine development of nuclear weapons, it must be compelled to submit to the most intrusive inspection regime that law-abiding members of the NPT observe.

We also call on the General Assembly to declare as a binding norm of international law that a nuclear war cannot be won—and must never be fought. This should be followed by a long-overdue, concrete program for time-bound nuclear disarmament and provision of security assurances to non-nuclear-weapon states in the interim.
Dear Friends,

Last year, $72.9 billion was spent on nuclear weapons—half of it by the US alone. This is higher than the GDP of most countries. Just imagine if the billions wasted on instruments of global annihilation were allocated to help fund the fight against COVID-19.

Enough is enough.

Thank you.

Iranian, Russian Foreign Ministers Discuss Karabakh Developments

Rouhani Urges Baku Not to Let Terrorists Take Advantage of Karabakh Conflict
An image grab taken from a video made available on the official website of the Azerbaijani Defence Ministry on Sept. 28, 2020, allegedly shows Azeri artillery strike toward the positions of Armenian separatists in the breakaway region of Nagorno-Karabakh.

The two top diplomats conferred on the ongoing conflict between Armenia and the Republic of Azerbaijan over the disputed region in a telephone conversation on Friday evening.

Dozens have been reported killed as Azerbaijan and Armenia continue fighting in the South Caucasus breakaway region of Karabakh.

Six days after a decades-long territorial dispute prompted the heaviest fighting between Azerbaijan’s military and Armenian-backed forces in years, Baku says it will keep fighting until Armenian forces “fully” withdraw from the region.

The region, internationally recognized as part of Azerbaijan, has been under Armenian control since the early 1990s.

On Friday, the Armenian-backed forces reported 54 more military casualties, bringing the death toll to 158, according to Russia’s Interfax news agency.

They said that the fighting was going on all along the front-line after “a relatively calmer night.”

Armenia’s defense ministry said Karabakh air defense systems had shot down an Azeri warplane and two drones, an online government platform reported.

An Armenian official said Azerbaijani forces on Friday struck Khankendi, the main city in Karabakh which Armenians call Stepanakert, wounding “many” people.

“There are many wounded among civilian population, civilian infrastructure is damaged,” Armenian defense ministry spokesman Artsrun Hovhannisyan said on Facebook without providing further details.

The separatist government in Khankendi said Azerbaijani forces destroyed a bridge linking Armenia to Karabakh.

Armenian separatists seized Karabakh in a move supported by Yerevan after the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1992.

Some 30,000 people were killed in the conflict that ensued, which ended with a fragile ceasefire in 1994, with about 20 percent of Azerbaijani territory remaining under the control of Armenian forces.

The latest clashes follow a flare-up along the two counties’ border in July, which claimed the lives of 17 soldiers from both sides. In April 2016, some 110 people were killed in the most serious fighting in years.

 

Sarakhieh Village; The Venice of Iran

Shadegan International Wetland

Sarakhieh is located in the south of Darkhoveyn-Shadegan road in Khuzestan province, south-western Iran.

It lies in the waters of Shadegan International Wetland, the largest series of ponds in Iran with an area of 400,000 hectares, registered globally as an important natural source in the region and the world.

Attractions of Sarakhieh 

Boat Riding  

The most important attraction of Sarakhieh is boating in Shadegan Wetland: you can take wooden boats called “Balam” in local language to explore the village and see the houses and the people.

In the middle of water some pavilions are built for tourists to relax and take local food and bread.

Boating in the pond, you can also visit two other small villages around Sarakhieh, called Hadbeh and Khorousieh (Khorousi).

Fishing

Fishing is an important occupation among the villagers. If you are a fan of this pastime, you can experience it in Sarakhieh.

A variety of fish such as binni, Mesopotamian himri, porgy fish, and farmed fish live in Shadegan Wetland.

Animal Watching

Buffalos are among prominent species of the region; and a special attraction of Sarakhieh is watching them in herds. 

Other well-known species include wild boar, jungle cat, river otter and Iranian wolf. The bottlenose dolphins live in Shadegan Wetland, too.

Bird Watching

Migrating birds that come to the pond provide an opportunity for bird watching. You can see flamingos, herons, storks, wild geese and ducks in Shadegan Wetland, which is the only birthplace and habitat of Korkori ducks in the world.

Sights of the Village

You can buy a variety of local products, including fresh fish, in the local market of Sarakhieh.

The Wildlife Museum presents the animal species of Shadegan Wetland and provides information about migratory birds and their migration time. 

The mosque of Sarakhieh is interesting for its very simple appearance with no dome or minarets. Made of local materials, the mosque’s walls are covered by reeds.

What follows are Karnaval website’s photos of Sarakhieh village, the Venice of Iran:

Iran Confirms over 3,500 New Cases of COVID-19 Infection

Iran Confirms over 3,500 New Cases of COVID-19 Infection

In a press briefing on Friday, Sima-Sadat Lari said the virus has killed 187 patients since Thursday noon, increasing the overall death toll to 26,567.

So far, she added, 385,264 patients have recovered from the disease or been discharged from the hospital.

Lari said 4,137 patients are also in critical conditions caused by more severe infection.

The spokeswoman noted that 4,067,861 COVID-19 tests have been taken across the country so far.

She said the high-risk “red” zones include Tehran, Qom, Mazandaran, East Azarbaijan, Isfahan, Yazd, Ardabil, Khorasan Razavi, Khuzestan, Hamadan, West Azarbaijan, Bushehr, Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari, Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad, Alborz, Lorestan, Markazi, Ilam, South Khorasan, Kermanshah, North Khorasan, Semnan, Gilan, Zanjan, Qazvin, and Kerman provinces.

The “orange” zones also include Golestan, Hormozgan, Kurdistan, and Fars provinces, she added.

Iran FM Holds Talks with Dutch, Austrian Counterparts

Iran FM Holds Talks with Dutch, Austrian Counterparts

In separate phone conversations with Dutch Foreign Minister Stef Blok and his Austrian counterpart Alexander Schallenberg on Thursday, the top Iranian diplomat discussed with them issues related to mutual relations, especially in the consular domain, measures adopted by countries in fighting the coronavirus pandemic, the latest developments pertinent to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) as well as the situation in the region.

Among the issues which came up for discussion during Zarif’s phone talks with his Austrian counterpart were the developments in the Nagorno-Karabakh region. The two sides expressed concern over the recent flare-up of hostilities between Armenia and the Azerbaijan Republic over that region.

Over 460,000 Iranians Infected by COVID-19 So Far: Ministry

Over 460,000 Iranians Infected by COVID-19 So Far: Ministry

In a press briefing on Thursday, Sima-Sadat Lari said the virus has killed 211 patients since Wednesday noon, increasing the overall death toll to 26,380.

So far, she added, 383,368 patients have recovered from the disease or been discharged from the hospital.

Lari said 4,121 patients are also in critical conditions caused by more severe infection.

The spokeswoman noted that 4,043,130 COVID-19 tests have been taken across the country so far.

She said the high-risk “red” zones include Tehran, Qom, Mazandaran, East Azarbaijan, Isfahan, Yazd, Ardabil, Khorasan Razavi, Khuzestan, Hamadan, West Azarbaijan, Bushehr, Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari, Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad, Alborz, Lorestan, Markazi, Ilam, South Khorasan, Kermanshah, North Khorasan, Semnan, Gilan, Zanjan, Qazvin, and Kerman provinces.
The “orange” zones also include Golestan, Hormozgan, Kurdistan, and Fars provinces, she added.

Rouhani Congratulates Beijing on China’s National Day

Rouhani Congratulates Beijing on China’s National Day

In a message on Thursday, President Hassan Rouhani also hailed a long-term cooperation deal between Tehran and Beijing.

“The conclusion of the 25-Year Comprehensive Strategic Cooperation Agreement between Iran and China is a giant step toward advancing common interests and countering unilateralism,” said the president.

He noted the deal will help promote international peace and stability as well.

The president also expressed Iran’s readiness to work with China to produce a vaccine for the COVID-19 virus.