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Hariri N, Zarefar F, Mohammadpour H, Asiabani S, Masoumian M. Archaeological Survey in the Mariwan Region: Identification of Sites and Cultural Periods Across Two Seasons. Archaelogy 2025; 4 (4) : 6
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1- Postdoctoral Researcher in Geoarchaeology, Faculty of Geology, College of Science, University of Tehran , hariri.nemat@gmail.com
2- PhD Candidate in Prehistoric Archaeology, University of Tehran
3- PhD Candidate in Islamic Period Archaeology, University of Tehran
4- MA Graduate in Architecture, Bu-Ali Sina University, Hamedan
5- PhD Graduate in Archaeology, University of Tehran
2- PhD Candidate in Prehistoric Archaeology, University of Tehran
3- PhD Candidate in Islamic Period Archaeology, University of Tehran
4- MA Graduate in Architecture, Bu-Ali Sina University, Hamedan
5- PhD Graduate in Archaeology, University of Tehran
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Mariwan region has had considerable cultural relations with northern Zagros throughout different historical and prehistoric periods. This region, at various times, has served as a buffer zone between two areas rich in ancient sites: west of central and south of northern Zagros. To understand the nature and extent of this role, it is essential to examine the material culture interactions in this region. Evidence collected from recent studies in northern Mesopotamia has revealed a complex pattern of cultural interaction with western Iran during different periods. For example, the Uruk-period finds obtained from different surveys conducted in Mariwan region and discovery of an Assyrian inscription from the vicinity of Qaleh Imam, provide a new insight into the intercultural encounters and communication networks with the Iranian highlands. Thus, Mariwan County has a considerable potential for archaeological studies. During field surveys covering a 670 km² area in the mountainous part of this county in August 2021 and September 2023, we identified numerous sites spanning from the Palaeolithic to the Late Islamic period. These include caves, rock shelters, open-air Palaeolithic sites, forts and watchtowers, cemeteries, monuments, as well as temporary and permanent settlements. During these two seasons, a total number of 403 sites were identified, 217 in the first and 186 in the second season, with the Islamic period sites being the most represented (129 sites).
Article number: 6
Keywords: Archaeological Survey, Mariwan Region, Jar Burial Cemeteries, Settlement Patterns, Transit corridors
Type of Study: Original Research Article |
Subject:
Field Surveys and Exploration
Received: 2024/12/20 | Accepted: 2025/03/1 | Published: 2026/02/22
Received: 2024/12/20 | Accepted: 2025/03/1 | Published: 2026/02/22
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