Archeologists Find Ancient Structure in Northern Iran
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian
archeologists have unearthed an ancient royal structure in the city of Natel
located in the northern Mazandaran Province.
The quadrangular structure has a
number of rooms, surrounded with porticos and a trench, which was filled with
water and used to protect the building from attacks.
The monument was constructed with high quality materials and fortified with
mortar and three-coat plastering. Findings show that the building previously
had beautiful architectural decorations and was ruined during battles.
The first phase of Natel archeological excavations also yielded a six-meter
deep trench, built with large stones, mud, lime and plaster, which surrounds
the entire city.
The city of Natel, located at the heart of Iran's northern forests and west of
Mazanadran Province, was destroyed during the Safavid era.
