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Saqandal Stone Inscription (Saqin Del Inscription): Unlocking History in the Heart of the MountainThe Saqandal Stone (Saqin Del Inscription), an ancient writing on the heights of Alvand Mountains, opens a window to the history and culture of the Medes, a powerful civilization in the west of Iran. This inscription, written in ancient Persian cuneiform, provides historians and archaeologists with valuable information about the history, kings and campaigns of this ancient civilization.A look at the inscription:This inscription is located in Saqin Del village in Hamadan city.The inscription is carved on a large rock at a height of about 200 meters from the ground.The text of the inscription contains 14 lines that describe the campaigns of Xerxes, the Achaemenid king, to the surrounding lands.In this text, the names of the lands and kings defeated by Xerxes are mentioned.Also, the inscription mentions the construction of a temple in the area by the Achaemenids.Historical significance:The Saqandal inscription is one of the most important sources of knowledge about the history and culture of the Medes.This inscription provides valuable information about the Medes' campaigns, territory, and relations with other civilizations.The Saqandal inscription also shows the power and greatness of the Medes civilization in that period.

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