Tehran, Sept 26, IRNA -- Some traces of ancient architecture, pottery
and a dozen other monuments and relics have been discovered by
Iranian archaeologists at the ancient site of Narges Tappeh near an
airport currently under construction in Gorgan, capital of Golestan
province.
According to the daily Tehran Times, some of the relics date
back to 5,000 BC.
The discovery was made during an archaeological test excavation
to determine if construction of the airport would damage the ancient
site.
According to the head of the archaeological team, a cemetery, a
brick castle and three skeletons from the Islamic era were also
discovered during the excavation.
"Our study shows that construction of the airport will not
greatly damage Narges Tappeh because the ancient site is located
north of the airport's runaway," he said.
