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Book cover — The First Animation of the Ancient World by Dr. Bahram Ghadiri Khamjani
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The First Animation of the Ancient World

Ages 3–12HardcoverPaperbackeBook
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The Story

Aryan and Ariana embark on a journey into the distant past, guided by a mysterious bird. As they step into an ancient world, they discover how early humans lived, built homes, created tools, and formed the foundations of civilization — including the world's first animation, found at the Burnt City of Shahr-e Sukhteh.

Set at Shahr-e Sukhteh (the Burnt City)

Educational Value

This book introduces children to:

Early Human Settlements

How the first communities formed and what daily life looked like thousands of years ago.

Basic Concepts of Archaeology

Introducing children to how we uncover and understand the past through real discoveries.

Ancient Lifestyles and Environments

The landscapes, tools, and homes of early humans on the Iranian Plateau.

Cultural Heritage and Identity

Connecting children to their roots and the shared heritage of human civilization.

What Makes This Book Unique

Unlike typical children's stories, this series is grounded in real archaeological research while maintaining a sense of wonder and imagination. Each adventure takes young readers to a real site on the Iranian Plateau, blending historical fact with enchanting narrative.

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Book cover — The First Animation of the Ancient World by Dr. Bahram Ghadiri Khamjani
Book spread — Aryan pauses the TV and asks his parents if people in ancient Iran had animation, sparking the family's curiosity
Book spread — Grandpa points to a map of Iran and tells the children about the ancient city of Shahr-e Sukhteh, the Burnt City, where the first animation in history was created
Book spread — Homa the magnificent phoenix appears in a swirl of golden light, ready to take Aryan and Ariana on another thrilling journey
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