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According to Nasim Ardabil, the books “Silent Standing Stones” and “Pottery: A Document of Identity”, authored by Navid Ahchgan, were unveiled at Ketab Shahr Ardabil with speeches from Dr. Hassan Yousefi, along with professors and artists in attendance. Dr. Yousefi spoke about the history and antiquity of the Shahriyeri standing stone site, stating: “The Shahriyeri site was first identified in 1978 by the English archaeologist Charles Burney. The first excavation season at this site took place in 2003 (1382 in the Iranian calendar) under the supervision of Dr. Nobari, an archaeologist and university professor, for over a month. The goal was to classify the megalithic graves and identify nearby ancient sites. On 29 September 2002 (1381/07/07), the site was officially registered under number 6162 as Shahriyeri and the Ushaghlar School.” One of the unique historical sites of Meshginshahr County is this Shahriyeri site, which was once a town and settlement. According to Dr. Yousefi, before the first millennium, during the Neolithic period, this area was inhabited and was part of a thriving regional civilization. Thus, Shahriyeri was one of the important settlements in the region during the late second millennium and early first millennium BCE. The archaeological site extends along

According to Nasim Ardabil, Ayatollah Seyed Hassan Amoli, speaking to artisans and handicraft enthusiasts of Ardabil on the occasion of World Handicrafts Day at the Khatayi Gallery of the Sheikh Safi al-Din Historical and World Heritage Complex, stated: “Ardabil province must introduce its talents to the world more than ever. There was a time when the province’s entire industry relied on handicrafts, and people’s daily lives were intertwined with them. Even without modern advancements, handicrafts exhibited remarkable human ingenuity.” He added: “In handicrafts, we must strive for greater refinement and higher quality in production. Officials should support artists, as those who invest their time, vision, and youth into this craft often do not earn enough and therefore need backing.” The Ardabil Friday Imam continued: “Our handicrafts must convey a message. For example, the Alevis in Turkey promote the idea of peace through their crafts. Similarly, handicrafts can play a role in introducing the various regions of Ardabil province.” Ayatollah Amoli emphasized that creativity and innovation are paramount in this field and must be strengthened. He added: “We should benefit from global experiences, and I expect officials to address the challenges faced by artisans, use local handicrafts as gifts, and create