Mullah’s Oblivious to Pre-Islamic Persian History: Tomb of Cyrus Under Threat
October 5, 2007 by pulkit
The founder of the Persian Empire Cyrus The Great might just loose his last resting place–his tomb of huge historical significance at Pasargadae–to the increased humidity in its vicinity. This increase in humidity, many fear, might be the result of a dam that is under construction 7 kms away from the limestone tomb, which counts amongst the eight of Iran’s world heritage sites. But its significance is lost on the Mullah regime which is selling the dam as an essential lifeline for farmers. Though the dam might be crucial for the farmers in the region, its utility won’t wain if it is shifted away from the vicinity of the tomb. The Mullahs are not ready to listen. Ironically enough, Cyrus was considered to be a very tolerant emperor.
The ill treatment of pre-Islamic history and heritage by the Mullahs that rule Iran has been well documented. Their ignorance of this pre-Islamic history does not emanate from lack of historical knowledge or the resulting lack of cognition to sense historical significance, but it is rooted in the intolerant brand of Islam they practice. They just seem to be oblivious of the culture that flourished in Iran before the advent of Islam.
“This is an illegal project which will harm our historical heritage,” said Mohammad Ali Dadkhah, a lawyer campaigning against the Sivand Dam. [source]
