Mummified bodies found in Iskodar village
Mummified bodies found in Iskodar village
On the 31st of October, 2024, Temurbek Saidi, a resident of Iskodar village, Aini district, visited the National Museum and reported the existence of a grave with a mummified body in the Sari-Maini section of Iskodar village.
The management of the State Institution ‘National Museum’ paid special attention to this topic and organised an archaeological expedition to this area in order to conduct research and search activities.
On the basis of Permit No. *0026* issued by the authorised state body – the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Tajikistan, a specialist from the Department of Archaeology and Numismatics of the National Museum Bobomulloev Muhsin was mobilised.
As a result of the research, it was found that there is indeed a two-chamber tomb in the Sari Main area, with more than 20 bodies (skeletons) buried inside. Of these, 3 are mummified and 1 is in very good condition. This mummified body, its arms, legs, back and especially its face are almost intact.
The historical significance of this mummified body lies in the rarity of such a discovery, with this being the first instance of such a find within the territory of the Republic of Tajikistan. Similar mummified bodies have been discovered in the Tarim Basin of Kashgar, China (in the early twentieth century) and in the Kyrgyz Republic (in 1956).
The management of the National Museum has decided to organize a scientific and archaeological expedition in the upcoming season with the involvement of specialists in this field to conduct a full investigation and study of the Sari-Maini monument, as well as to transfer the mummified body to the National Museum for public display..
New presents of honourable Emomali Rahmon have been donated to the National Museum
On 10.10.2024, Chairman of the Islamic Council of Iran Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, as part of his official visit to Tajikistan, met with the Founder of Peace and National Unity, Leader of the Nation, President of the Republic of Tajikistan Honourable Emomali Rahmon.
During this fruitful meeting, the Chairman of the Islamic Council of Iran, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, had the honour of presenting the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, the Leader of the Nation, honourable Emomali Rahmon, with a tablet inscribed with a patterned fabric, a copy of the book “Shohnoma” by Abulqosim Firdavsi and a set of woven table canvases with a patterns.
This plate is woven as a symbol of friendship by Iranian artisans, with the national sanctity of two friendly countries – the National flag of Tajikistan and the National flag of the Islamic Republic of Iran in its center, and historical and cultural monuments of the Republic of Tajikistan and the Islamic Republic of Iran, such as the Mausoleum of AbuAbdullah Rudaki, National Flag Park, National Museum, National Library, Hisar Fortress, Independence Square, National Palace, Navruz Palace, Mir Said Ali Hamadoni Mausoleum, Ismail Somoni Monument, Bam Castle, Hafiz Mausoleum, Kavos Dome Tower, Firdavsi Mausoleum, Takht-e Jamshid, Mausoleum of Imam Riza, Milod Tower, Ahvaz Bridge, Imam Isfahan Square, Mosque of Yazd community and Khayyam’s Mausoleum are depicted.
In accordance with the instructions of Honourable Emomali Rahmon, the gifts were respectfully handed over to the National Museum. In compliance with the museum’s regulations, they are now on display in a separate corner of the hall, titled “Gifts of the Founder of Peace and National Unity – Leader of the Nation, President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Honourable Emomali Rahmon”.
New presents of honourable Emomali Rahmon have been donated to the National Museum
On 10.10.2024, Chairman of the Islamic Council of Iran Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, as part of his official visit to Tajikistan, met with the Founder of Peace and National Unity, Leader of the Nation, President of the Republic of Tajikistan Honourable Emomali Rahmon.
During this fruitful meeting, the Chairman of the Islamic Council of Iran, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, had the honour of presenting the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, the Leader of the Nation, honourable Emomali Rahmon, with a tablet inscribed with a patterned fabric, a copy of the book “Shohnoma” by Abulqosim Firdavsi and a set of woven table canvases with a patterns.
This plate is woven as a symbol of friendship by Iranian artisans, with the national sanctity of two friendly countries – the National flag of Tajikistan and the National flag of the Islamic Republic of Iran in its center, and historical and cultural monuments of the Republic of Tajikistan and the Islamic Republic of Iran, such as the Mausoleum of AbuAbdullah Rudaki, National Flag Park, National Museum, National Library, Hisar Fortress, Independence Square, National Palace, Navruz Palace, Mir Said Ali Hamadoni Mausoleum, Ismail Somoni Monument, Bam Castle, Hafiz Mausoleum, Kavos Dome Tower, Firdavsi Mausoleum, Takht-e Jamshid, Mausoleum of Imam Riza, Milod Tower, Ahvaz Bridge, Imam Isfahan Square, Mosque of Yazd community and Khayyam’s Mausoleum are depicted.
In accordance with the instructions of Honourable Emomali Rahmon, the gifts were respectfully handed over to the National Museum. In compliance with the museum’s regulations, they are now on display in a separate corner of the hall, titled “Gifts of the Founder of Peace and National Unity – Leader of the Nation, President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Honourable Emomali Rahmon”.
