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Sand Storm in Southern Iran Unearths Ancient City

A strong sand storm in Kerman province in southern Iran has led to the discovery of a lost ancient city full of historical relics.

The sand storm unearthed a large part of an ancient city in Negin-e Kavir County near the city of Fahraj in Kerman province.

Clay relics, bones, and brick walls have been discovered in the historical site. Further archeological investigations will be carried out to discover more about the city.

Here are Mehr’s photos of the unearthed area:

Remains of ancient water pipes
Remains of an ancient temple
Remains of an ancient temple
Remains of ancient water pipes
Remains of an ancient house
Remains of ancient water pipes
Human bones found in the site
Human bones found in the site
Part of the ancient city's wall
Remains of aPart of the ancient city's wallncient water pipes
Part of the ancient city's wall
Part of the ancient city's wall
Part of the ancient city's wall
Part of the ancient city's wall
Part of the ancient city's wall
Part of the ancient city's wall
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