04/27/18
The Mummified Iranian King: From Rumors to Facts
Source: Tehran Times
TEHRAN - A mummified body recently discovered near Shah Abdol Azim Shrine, southern Tehran, could possibly belong to Reza Shah Pahlavi, father of the last shah of Iran. Despite flows of contradictory news and rumors, no official source has yet confirmed identity of the corpse, which was found on April 23, ISNA reported on Wednesday.
"At present, and for any type of study work, even DNA test, the research institute of the cultural heritage and tourism should be included," says Rouhollah Shirazi, a senior archaeologist.
The remains excavated during construction work might belong to the founder of the Pahlavi dynasty, said Hassan Khalilabadi, the head of the Tehran City Council's cultural heritage and tourism committee.
The Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization can be involved in issues where the remains identified a museum object, said Mohammadreza Kargar, the director of CHHTO museums and historical properties.
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