British Archaeologist: Persian Gulf name registered in all historical texts

Bandar Abbas, Dec 13, IRNA - A British archaeologist said Persian Gulf name has a historical root
and has been registered in all historical documents and texts.

Dr. Lloyd Weeks, on the sidelines of the 10th International Congress
on Iran Archaeology here in Bandar Abbas, capital of Hormuzgan
province, on Friday told IRNA, "World reputed academic circles have
also recognized the place as "Persian Gulf" and no other names are
credited.

He added, "In my whole carrier of research and scientific activities
in different places in the world, I have never heard a name except
"Persian Gulf".

Weeks, who is an specialist in pre-historic era, said, "With no doubt
the recent efforts to alter the historical and documented name of
Persian Gulf will not bear any result for anyone, even in the future."
The 10th International Congress on Iran Archaeology kicked off its
work on Wednesday December 10, 2008 in the port city of Bandar Abbas
and will wrap up on Friday evening.

Around 200 well-known Iranian archaeologists as well as tens of
reputed archaeologists from Italy, Britain, Germany, France and other
European countries attended the meeting.

The participants of the congress are to visit Hormoz Island in the
Persian Gulf on Saturday.


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