{"id":82078,"date":"2024-07-27T17:31:38","date_gmt":"2024-07-27T17:31:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/?p=82078"},"modified":"2026-01-13T14:31:37","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T14:31:37","slug":"hegmataneh-listed-unesco","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/hegmataneh-listed-unesco\/","title":{"rendered":"Hegmataneh (Ecbatana) Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The file for Hegmataneh<\/a><\/strong> or Ecbatana has been registered as Iran’s 28th global heritage site by UNESCO. The 46th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, currently held in New Delhi, approved the listing after some modifications suggested by ICOMOS and committee members from Qatar, Kazakhstan, Vietnam, Turkey, Kenya, and Rwanda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The \u201cHistoric Center of Hamadan\u201d section was removed, leading to the addition of Hegmataneh to this global list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Median era ruins – remnants of the median civilization at hegmataneh, offering insights into ancient urban planning.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Hegmataneh: A Historical Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Introduction to Hegmataneh<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Hegmataneh, also known as Ecbatana, comprises the ruins of the capital of the Medes. It later served as the summer capital for the Achaemenids and the Parthians. Archaeological excavations have so far been limited, but significant finds include a massive defensive wall made of mud bricks and a grid-like urban layout. Located under the Alvand branch of the Zagros Mountains, Hegmataneh has a continuous history spanning 3,000 years on a hill within the ancient city of Hamadan. Rare evidence of the Median civilization from the 6th and 7th centuries BCE has been discovered here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Excavation site at hegmataneh – archaeologists uncovering the hidden treasures of the ancient median capital.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Hegmataneh and the Legacy of the Medes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

UNESCO’s description states, “Hegmataneh is universally well-known because the Median Dynasty was established there,” highlighting its unique historical significance. The Medes are among the ancient peoples of Asia, frequently mentioned in historical texts but not widely understood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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