Discovery of the Ancient Cuneiform Inscription

News Category: Achaemenian Dynasty

Iranian archaeological officials report that they have discovered an ancient Achaemenid inscription in cuneiform which they have dated to ca. 539- 333 B.C.

The inscription is said to prove that there was once a royal palace located at the site of ancient Hegmataneh Hill in the modern city of Hamedan. 

The contents of the inscription have not yet been released, but are said to be royal in content.