The latest observations by reporters have revealed that the ancient temple of Anahita is threatened by construction materials stored around the historic site.
The Mehr News Agency reported that iron beams and spars were stored around the Anahita Temple in Kangavar in the province of Kermanshah.
The news agency released pictures showing some concrete footings at the site that have not yet dried out.
The construction facilities stored around the invaluable temple and the concrete footings have outraged archeological experts into voicing their concerns over the issue.
The construction work at the site has begun despite the fact that the heritage regulations forbid any constructions around cultural heritage sites.
The Anahita Temple is the second oldest stone structure in Iran after Persepolis. It is believed to hold a vast amount of historically significant artifacts and evidence of life and civilization dating back to 200 BC.
The building is believed to have been a temple dedicated to Anahita, the goddess of water, fertility, war and the patroness of women.
The remains at Kangavar reveal an edifice that is Hellenistic in character and yet displays distinctly Persian architectural traits.
Source: PressTV.
Link: http://www.presstv.ir/detail.aspx?id=116547§ionid=351020105.
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