Video: Discovering Iran’s Rarest and Most Stunning Jewelry from the Achaemenid Era! / Even with today’s technology, I couldn’t recreate such a unique earring!

Wednesday, October 22, 2025  Read time1 min

SAEDNEWS: A unique and eye-catching earring from the Achaemenid era has been uncovered during archaeological excavations of the historic mounds of Shush in Khuzestan Province.

Video: Discovering Iran’s Rarest and Most Stunning Jewelry from the Achaemenid Era! / Even with today’s technology, I couldn’t recreate such a unique earring!

According to the History and Culture Service of Saed News, a striking earring from the Achaemenid era, dating back to around 350 BCE, has been unearthed during archaeological excavations at the historic mounds of Shush in Khuzestan Province. Crafted from gold and turquoise, this exquisite piece is a brilliant example of the refinement and artistry of ancient Iranian goldsmiths. Its design, featuring small dangling beads, evokes the hallmark jewelry of the Achaemenid period; as it moves, the beads sway like a delicate chandelier, while the golden surfaces reflect light in a mesmerizing display. This precious artifact is now preserved at the Detroit Institute of Arts in the United States, standing as a testament to the advanced craftsmanship and aesthetic sensibilities of ancient Iranian civilization.



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