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Sardari A, Arab H. Shiraz Plain in the Prehistory. Archaelogy 2024; 4 (1) : 2
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1- Asissant Professor, Iranian Center for Archaeological Research (ICAR), Research Institute of Cultural Heritage and Tourism (RICHT), Tehran, Iran. , a.sardari@richt.ir
2- Asissant Professor, Department of Archaeology, Shiraz University of Art, Iran.
2- Asissant Professor, Department of Archaeology, Shiraz University of Art, Iran.
Abstract: (1963 Views)
The Shiraz intermountain plain in the center of Fars province, Southern Zagros, is one of the interesting environments for studying ancient societies from the prehistoric era to the present. Sparse archaeological surveys and recent archaeological excavations at the prehistoric sites of Eshkaft-e Ghad-e Barmshur (Paleolithic) and Tappeh Poustchi (6th and 5th millennia BC) have resulted in convincing evidence for the presence of human societies in this area in the Paleolithic periods (about 40,000 years ago). Moreover, the material culture (ceramic assemblage) of other sites such as Tappeh Kutahi (6th millennium BC) and Tappeh Shahgholibeigi (4thmillennium BC) have provided further information on the prehistoric cultures of the Shiraz Plain. Therefore, based on the evidence we can establish a preliminary framework for the prehistoric cultural sequence and local chronology of the Shiraz Plain in the Paleolithic and Neolithic periods, archaeological phases of Archaic Fars (Mushki/Jari), Early Fars (Shamsabad), Middle and Late Fars (Bakun), and early urbanization (Lapui), and explain the cultural transformations resulting in the Elamite period during third millennium BC. Furthermore, we attempt to analyze the impacts of Holocene climate events and environmental conditions on the development of the ancient societies and settlements of the region based on Paleoclimatology, Paleohydrology, and Palynology studies (ancient vegetation) in the Maharlu Lake Basin, and explore the nature of the human-environment interactions.
Article number: 2
Keywords: Shiraz Plain, Prehistory, Eshkaf-e Ghad Barmshor, Tappeh Kutahi, Tappeh Poustchi, Tappeh ShahGholiBeigi
Type of Study: Original Research Article |
Subject:
Pre Historic
Received: 2024/04/15 | Accepted: 2024/06/15 | Published: 2024/06/20
Received: 2024/04/15 | Accepted: 2024/06/15 | Published: 2024/06/20
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