Archeologists surveying Shadiakh and ancient Neishabour Castle discovered the first lion and sun emblem at the ancient site, director of the castle’s research base said. As reported by ILNA, presenting a report on field excavations at local ancient sites, Rajabali Labbaf-Khaniki recalled that the castle built by the most skillful craftsmen of the time had caught fire due to unknown reasons following the Mogul invasion. Even the doors were burnt in fire, the official added.

“Archeologists discovered 10,000 nails and hinges at the site; many of them were ornamental and made of silver.“

Labbaf-Khaniki noted that the operations also led to the discovery of large kilns.

“Over 3,200 glass beads and pendants were retrieved from one of the kilns, suggesting it was used to make ornaments and bric-a-brac.“

Also workshops for grape-juice extraction and glass making were discovered in Shadiakh, he said.

“This is the earliest historic evidence that Iranians made glass panes, which were used in mansions and castles to direct the sunlight into the monument.

Labbaf-Khaniki is of the opinion that humans who settled in Shadiakh had a rich culture and civilization.

Inspired by ancient Persian art, Shadiakh artists made skillfully-designed works, the expert concluded.