A 1,700-year-old archaeological structure dating to the Sasanian era has been discovered in Kalar, Garmiyan, and is expected to be preserved and developed into a cultural tourism site.
The discovery is part of the gateway to the ancient Gawri Canal, a historic irrigation system believed to have been built during the Sasanian period. The canal passed through several villages before reaching Banasyaw, south of Kalar.
The remains were uncovered within the grounds of a residential development project, where researchers found historical symbols and engravings on the structure.
Muhammad Ali, an archaeologist at the Garmiyan Antiquities Directorate, said the company developing the residential project had decided to preserve the site within the development and turn it into a tourist attraction for residents and visitors.
Archaeological teams from the directorate are continuing excavation and inspection work in the area to uncover further historical details and additional artifacts.
