Zendaya faces backlash for wearing ancient Iranian jewellery at Odyssey event
Actress Zendaya is facing backlash from archaeologists for wearing ancient Iranian jewellery from the Ziwiye hoard during a promotional event for a new film. Critics argue that using these culturally significant artefacts as fashion accessories constitutes a hijacking of Iran's historical heritage.
Zendaya at a photocall in London for The Odyssey. The earrings are fashioned from the Ziwiye hoard, which was uncovered in Iran in 1947. Zendaya at a photocall in London for The Odyssey. The earrings are fashioned from the Ziwiye hoard, which was uncovered in Iran in 1947. Archaeology Zendaya faces backlash for wearing ancient Iranian jewellery at Odyssey event Film star promotes Christopher Nolan film epic wearing gold artefacts dating back almost 3,000 years
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