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Ancient Iranian goldsmithing in spotlight as 3000yearold earrings worn by actress spark heritage

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Ancient Iranian goldsmithing in spotlight as 3,000-year-old earrings worn by actress spark heritage

TEHRAN – A pair of earrings incorporating approximately 3,000-year-old Iranian gold medallions has sparked international debate over the use of ancient cultural artifacts in contemporary fashion, drawing renewed attention to the sophistication of ancient Iranian jewelry making and raising questions about the ownership, preservation and ethical use of archaeological objects.

Ancient Iranian goldsmithing in spotlight as 3,000-year-old earrings worn by actress spark heritage