Experts are warning about land subsidence threatening Iran’s archaeological sites, Naqsh-e Rostam and Persepolis, due to unsustainable agricultural practices in Fars province. Professor Mehdi Zare highlighted that excessive groundwater extraction for rice and maize farming has caused alarming subsidence rates of 20 to 30 centimeters annually, with gaps now dangerously close to these historic sites. Hamid Fadaei emphasized the need to shift away from rice farming, which is not historically suited to the region, urging sustainable practices that honor traditional agriculture. The preservation of these sites is critical for both cultural heritage and environmental health, necessitating immediate regulatory action.