
Pan-Iranist Position on Historical Integrity and Scientific Accountability
The Pan-Iranist movement rejects colonial-era distortions of Iranian history and affirms the indigenous continuity of the Iranian Plateau. We advocate for historical transparency, scientific rigor, and cultural dignity—especially in the face of outdated migration theories that have long served political agendas rather than truth.
Why the Aryan Migration Theory Became Obsolete
No Archaeological Disruption: Excavations across Iran and India—including Harappa, Mohenjo-Daro, and sites in Fars and Lorestan—show no signs of abrupt cultural replacement around 1500 BCE. Material culture reveals continuity, not conquest.
Genetic Continuity Confirmed: Modern genomic studies demonstrate that populations in Iran and South Asia have maintained deep genetic roots for over 12,000 years. There is no evidence of a significant influx from Central Europe or the Russian steppes.
Linguistic Evolution, Not Importation: Indo-Iranian languages such as Sanskrit and Old Persian likely evolved indigenously. The assumption that they were introduced by migrating Europeans has been challenged by comparative linguistics and regional etymology.
Colonial Fabrication: The Aryan Invasion Theory was popularized by European scholars like Max Müller to justify imperial dominance. It framed Indian and Iranian civilizations as derivative, undermining native agency and intellectual legacy.

Archaeological Evidence from Lorestan
Recent excavations in Ghamari Cave near Khorramabad, Lorestan Province, offer compelling evidence of long-term habitation:
Middle Paleolithic Tools and Bones: Stone tools and animal remains (ibex, deer) dating back 40,000 to 80,000 years point to Neanderthal presence and advanced survival strategies.
Fireplaces and Hunting Sites: The presence of hearths and organized hunting debris suggests cognitive sophistication and social structure.
Pottery Across Eras: Artifacts from the Chalcolithic, Iron Age, and Parthian periods confirm uninterrupted human occupation and cultural development.
These findings dismantle the notion of a migratory rupture. Lorestan’s archaeological record affirms that the Iranian Plateau was inhabited by advanced hominid populations long before any theorized Aryan arrival.
Reframing “Aryan” in Iranian Context
In ancient Iranian usage, “Aryan” denoted nobility, ethical conduct, and cultural refinement—not racial or migratory identity. The term appears in Avestan and Old Persian texts as a marker of civilization, not ethnicity. Its appropriation by 19th-century European theorists distorted its meaning and weaponized it for racial hierarchies.
Cultural and Political Implications
This is not merely a scholarly correction—it is a political imperative. The Aryan Migration Theory has been used to erase indigenous Iranian identity, dilute cultural sovereignty, and justify external dominance. Reclaiming Iran’s prehistoric legacy is essential for national dignity, public mental health, and historical justice.

Pan-Iranist Call to Action
We call on educators, media platforms, and policymakers to:
Reject colonial-era migration myths.
Promote peer-reviewed scientific research on Iranian origins.
Defend the integrity of Iran’s archaeological and linguistic heritage.
Restore indigenous narratives to public discourse.
Iran was never a blank slate awaiting foreign civilization. It is, and has always been, a cradle of thought, resilience, and continuity. Let that truth be known.