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Portrait of Bahram Ghadiri Khamjani — author of Time Travelers to Ancient Persia

About the Author

Bahram Ghadiri Khamjani

With over three decades of academic and professional experience in the preservation and study of historical architecture and archaeological sites, Bahram Ghadiri Khamjani brings a unique perspective to children’s storytelling. This series is the result of years of research, fieldwork, and a deep commitment to making early human history accessible to younger generations.

Our Philosophy

“History is not just a record of the past—it is the memory of humanity. When children understand where we come from, they gain a deeper sense of identity, belonging, and perspective.”

Our Mission

Our mission is to introduce children to the earliest chapters of human civilization through engaging, scientifically grounded storytelling.

Bridge the Gap

Between archaeology and education

Inspire Curiosity

About the human past

Present Cultural History

In an accessible and meaningful way

Explore the Real Places

The adventures in these books are inspired by real archaeological sites.

Photo of Ganj Dareh

Ganj Dareh

One of the world's earliest known villages, dating back over 10,000 years

Photo of Shahr-e Sukhteh (The Burnt City)

Shahr-e Sukhteh (The Burnt City)

Home to the world's first known animation, created 5,000 years ago

Photo of Tepe Asiab

Tepe Asiab

One of the earliest known human settlements, with evidence of the transition from hunting to farming

Photo of Jiroft

Jiroft

Site of one of the earliest known civilizations and remarkable carved artifacts

Photo of Tepe Yahya

Tepe Yahya

A key site in understanding early trade and writing systems of the ancient world

Real Artifacts. Real History. Real Wonder.

“Every adventure in these books is inspired by objects that real people made, used, and left behind thousands of years ago.”

Decorated Ceremonial Plate from Jiroft — concentric bands of animals, figures, and geometric patterns

Decorated Ceremonial Plate

Jiroft Culture, southeastern Iran (~2000–3000 BCE)

An intricately decorated ceramic plate featuring concentric bands of animals, human figures, and geometric patterns—evidence of sophisticated artistic culture thousands of years before written history.

Ancient ceramic figurine from the Iranian Plateau — Neolithic Period

Ancient Figurine

Iranian Plateau, Neolithic Period

A ceramic human figurine representing the artistic and spiritual expression of some of the world’s earliest settled communities.

Painted ceramic horse figurine with geometric patterns and animal scenes from the Iranian Plateau

Painted Ceramic Horse

Iranian Plateau, ~1000 BCE

A beautifully decorated ceramic horse figurine with painted geometric patterns and animal scenes—a window into the artistic traditions of ancient Iran.

Clay horse pulling a wheeled cart — ancient toy from the Iranian Plateau

Horse and Cart Toy

Iranian Plateau, Bronze Age

A clay toy horse pulling a wheeled cart—evidence that children played with toys thousands of years ago, just as they do today.

“These are not just objects—they are messages from our ancestors, waiting to be understood.”