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Farjami M, Hamzeh H, Mahmoudi-Nasab A A. Investigation, Identification, and Preventive Conservation in Archaeological Excavations: The Historical Site of Kahnek, Sarbisheh, South Khorasan. KCR 2019; 2 (2) :9-23
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Archaeological excavations at historical sites are conducted to enhance our understanding of the past, shedding light on the lives of ancient communities across various regions and periods. South Khorasan, and eastern Iran in general, have been relatively understudied in terms of archaeology, making them among the lesser-known regions of Iran. Recent surveys and excavations in this area have provided highly valuable data for the archaeological community. This study focuses on the conservation of movable and immovable cultural artifacts during archaeological excavations at the historical site of Kahnek, located in Sarbisheh, South Khorasan Province. Four seasons of archaeological excavations were conducted at this site from 2013 to 2016, revealing evidence and cultural materials dating back to the early Islamic centuries through the Safavid period. The site contains two types of artifacts: movable objects, which must be handled separately from architectural remains, and architectural features and associated decorations, which must remain in situ and undergo conservation at the site. Activities such as structural reinforcement, preservation of in-situ remains, and site cleaning have been carried out. These measures aim to implement preventive conservation and mitigate any activities that could damage the site or diminish its historical and cultural significance. This research introduces the historical site and its cultural findings, offering recommendations for preventive conservation during excavations. The research methodology includes library studies, field and regional surveys, analysis of excavation data, and proposals for the temporary conservation of movable and immovable cultural artifacts.
Keywords: Preventive conservation, Movable and immovable artifacts, Archaeological excavation, South Khorasan, Kahnek Sarbisheh.
Type of Study: Research, Original, Regular |
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Application of modern sciences, technologies, equipment, materials and methods
Received: 2025/12/3 | Accepted: 2019/09/22 | Published: 2019/09/22
Received: 2025/12/3 | Accepted: 2019/09/22 | Published: 2019/09/22
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