An ancient pot dating back to the Sasanian era has recently been uncovered in the historic city of Deh Qaed, near Dashtestan County in Bushehr Province, southern Iran, local cultural heritage officials have announced.
Nasrollah Ebrahimi, Director General of Bushehr’s Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department, told reporters on Tuesday that the discovery followed recent heavy rains, which washed away surface soil layers at the archaeological site. A local resident noticed the clay pot and immediately reported it to the heritage protection unit.
After inspection and preliminary archaeological assessments, experts confirmed the pot’s historical significance as a Sasanian artifact, Ebrahimi said, adding that the pot had suffered deep cracks due to soil pressure, water infiltration, and natural erosion over time.
The official noted that the pot measures approximately 50 centimeters in height, with a mouth diameter of about 30 centimeters. To preserve and stabilize the artifact, it has been transferred to the Dashtestan Cultural Heritage Base for specialized restoration and conservation.
Ebrahimi also dismissed social media rumors claiming the pot contained treasure, clarifying that it was entirely filled with soil at the time of discovery. He explained that similar pots from historical periods were typically used for storing food supplies and everyday materials.
