Jiroft healthily launched an interactive child-focused tourism program to connect younger generations with ancient civilization. Local organizers hosted the educational family event at Payandan tourism farm during national Tourism Week celebrations. The initiative brought together enthusiastic families, cultural heritage officials, tourism specialists, and youth activists.
Program leaders used simulated archaeological excavations to teach children proper field methods and preservation ethics. Experts carefully explained how illegal unauthorized digging permanently damages precious cultural resources across historic sites. Furthermore, young participants joined hands-on pottery workshops incorporating original Bronze Age patterns found on local artifacts.
Children actively participated in historical storytelling, painting sessions, and English presentations detailing the Konar Sandal site. Cultural heritage chief Ziaeddin Kamali emphasized that long-term preservation depends entirely upon educating younger generations effectively. He stressed moving heritage education beyond traditional textbooks through engaging, hands-on practical field experiences.
Kamali also highlighted vast opportunities for integrating sustainable rural agriculture with family heritage tourism initiatives. Payandan farm successfully demonstrates how natural landscapes, local produce, and historical education enhance visitor experiences. Consequently, families enjoy authentic local experiences while discovering the rich archaeological history of the Halil Rud.
Archaeologists originally recognized Jiroft after seasonal floods exposed ancient Third Millennium BC graves and artifacts. The nearby Konar Sandal site features massive monumental mounds, ancient citadel structures, and undeciphered written tablets. This educational initiative successfully bridges cultural heritage preservation with sustainable family tourism and youth engagement.