Iran in Pictures

Shahar Yeri historical site

Images of a historical site in Ardebil Province believed to be 6,000 years old.

Shahar Yeri is a historical site in Ardebil Province in northwestern Iran. Some of the carved stone structures found in the area are believed to be 6,000 years old.

The following images of the 400-hectre site, 60 km to the west of the provincial capital, have been released by Mehr News Agency:

Fatemeh Askarieh

Fatemeh Askarieh is an Iranian journalist working on a range of fields including culture, art, lifestyle, cultural heritage, and tourism. She has been working with the Iran Front Page (IFP) Media Group for 10 years, and is currently the head of the Art and Lifestyle Department.

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