Iran: ancient

The Chahar-Nimeh Dam has been relocated 250 meters to save the Achaemenid city of Dahaneh Gholaman.
This ancient city in Sistan-e-Balochistan province dating from the Achaemenid dynastic era (550-330 BC) is in danger being destroyed by moisture.

A great number of ancient sites and monuments dating back to various historical eras mark the existence of a rich culture and civilization in the area.



One of Worlds oldest churches is located in province of Azerbaijan, named Qara Kilisa, which literally means 'Black Church' in the local Azeri language.
The church dates from the first century when missionaires spread christianity. The present structure of the church, between Chaldaran and Qara Ziyaeddin towns, was built some time between the fourth and sixth centuries.
In 1319 an earthquake destroyed the building and it was rebuilt in 1329. Some parts of the altar still come from the 10th century. Most of the present structure dates to the early 19th century when the Qajar prince Abbas Mirza contributed to renovations and repairs.

In Iran there are childoffenders, still on death row.

Children are being hanged to death.
A child will be hanged to death.
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