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nemati M, Sharahi E. Investigation and Study of Architectural Structures Discovered from Zolfabad Farahan. Archaelogy 2024; 4 (3) : 5
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1- Associate Professor, Iranian Center for Archaeological Research (ICAR) , mohamadreza1973@gmail.com
2- General Directorate of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts of Markazi Province
2- General Directorate of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts of Markazi Province
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The Farahan region, located between the western and central parts of the Central Iranian Plateau, has held significant historical importance, particularly during the Islamic period. The Zolfabad site, covering more than 100 hectares, is one of the largest and most important Islamic-period archaeological sites in this region. Excavations conducted in 2009 and 2010 uncovered architectural remains including residential units, a bathhouse, and a public square. This study aims to introduce and analyze the characteristics of these newly discovered structures, date them accurately based on the associated cultural materials, and compare the findings with historical references to the site. Employing a descriptive-analytical approach, the research was carried out in two phases: fieldwork and a review of historical sources. The key research questions address the structural features of the excavated architecture, the factors influencing their formation, the possible identification of the site with the historical city of Dalafabad, the chronological framework of the remains, and the primary construction materials used. The findings indicate that the structures-comprising residential buildings, a bathhouse, and a square-were influenced by various factors, including economic, religious, and cultural considerations, particularly the accessibility of water resources. The evidence suggests that Zolfabad represents a large rural settlement, and no indication of its association with the city known as Abu Dalaf was found during the two excavation seasons. Based on cultural materials, the site was inhabited from the Seljuk period through the end of the Safavid period, reaching its peak development during the Ilkhanid era.
Article number: 5
Type of Study: Original Research Article |
Subject:
Archeology and History of Art
Received: 2024/10/1 | Accepted: 2024/12/4 | Published: 2024/12/20
Received: 2024/10/1 | Accepted: 2024/12/4 | Published: 2024/12/20
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