The World’s Oldest Ewer Discovered in Iran + Photo

Monday, October 05, 2026

SAEDNEWS: The world’s oldest water jug, dating back approximately 2,600 years, is attributed to the ancient Persian civilization. Discovered in Lorestan, it is now preserved at the Smithsonian American Art Museum in the United States.

The World’s Oldest Ewer Discovered in Iran + Photo

According to Saednews, Many valuable artifacts from our country’s history and Iranian civilization were discovered in different locations and later taken to foreign countries, where they are now preserved in museums. One of these precious objects is an ancient ewer, believed to be the oldest ewer in the world, dating back approximately 2,600 years.

The oldest known ewer in the world, dating back 2,600 years, is attributed to the ancient Iranian civilization. Numerous historical and antique objects of Iranian origin have been removed from Iran after being discovered and are currently preserved in museums and collections in other countries.