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By the end of the 1920s, US-Iran relations had reached a low-point and archaeology was “about the only thing” that stood “ much chance of bringing results” in a fraught diplomatic relationship. Nearly a century later, as Biden prepares a new push for better relations with Iran, archaeology could again play a central role.
While a considerable number of Iranian heritage professionals are still working on international collaborations, the shifting winds of both global and Iranian domestic politics have made archaeological fieldwork in Iran a complicated and risky endeavor.
American sanctions have created significant challenges for cultural heritage sector in Iran, particularly in the domains of tourism, heritage diplomacy, and international scientific cooperation. The continued study and preservation of Iran’s remarkable cultural heritage is at risk.