Chegā Soflā, the identity card of the Persian Gulf, is being destroyed
Chegā Soflā, the identity card of the Persian Gulf, is being destroyed
The ‘Payam Ma’ media outlet has reported the risk of destruction of the ancient graves in Chegā Soflā, stating in a report by Fatemeh Ali Asghar that this area is facing a serious threat due to the construction of a sewage system and the presence of a village in its vicinity.
The report mentions that out of thousands of identified graves in the Chegā Soflā area, only 10 were unearthed in 2015, which not only astonished the Iranian archaeological community but also proved that Iranians have been residing on the shores of the Persian Gulf for thousands of years.
Since then, these artifacts have gained a vital and key role in national and political matters.
Despite this, for years these graves have been left unattended. The new threat this time involves the construction of a sewage disposal system in the habitat belonging to these graves, the removal of an earthen barrier erected to protect the cemetery, and the improvement of village pathways in the area.
Actions that, according to many experts, will lead to the destruction of this unique ancient document.
Interestingly, this is happening while high-ranking Iranian government officials have always emphasized the importance of proving the name of the Persian Gulf and considered it the right of the Iranian nation.
The Iranian people have also repeatedly declared, with millions of signatures, that they demand the protection of Iranians’ rights over the Persian Gulf.
Alireza Izadi, Director General of Registration and Preservation of National Works, told ‘Payam Ma’: ‘I am not at all aware of the issues there, and I don’t know if the proposal to relocate the village was raised when the new governor arrived.’ In response to how he sees the situation in Chegā Soflā, he says, ‘We do not neglect this historical site, but the plight of the people must be considered.’
We must see what actions have been taken in past years.
The issue is that the Housing Foundation must get involved. In response to the question of what actions have you taken to get the Housing Foundation involved and what correspondence have you had with the relevant organizations and institutions so far, he says, ‘I am not aware of the details of these matters, go and ask Mr. Pourali.’