Was it the lost civilization? "Iran": Jiroft excavations in 2001 revealed signs of the lost Areta civilization in eastern Iran. Arta in Sumerian mythology was a rich land and legendary rival of Uruk in Mesopotamia. Sogun type chlorite mines, industrial workshops and carved soapstone tools were among the important finds of Jiroft archaeology. The fumbling started from Sandel's side; An area that faced the threat of antiquities smuggling. Choosing local workers and creating a sense of belonging in people helped to protect the historical monuments of the area. In one operation, the students of a 45-year-old school returned a 5,000-year-old object to the base, and Giroft became part of the people's identity. Read the full text here.