New Light on the Tangeh Var Sculpture in Elam

Abstract

The Tangeh Var sculpture is considered one of the most important Assyrian sculptures located in Iran, yet it has not been seriously examined by researchers to date. This sculpture is also known as the Uramanat Cuneiform Inscription. It was first identified in 1968 by a team from the Iranian Center for Archaeology, headed by Mr. Ali Akbar Sarfaraz. Since then, it has not been studied in depth due to harsh natural conditions. Although it has been briefly mentioned in some writings, the text of the sculpture and the inscription has not been translated in detail. In general, only broad impressions and general references to this sculpture have been provided.