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Yasin Sedghi, Mohammadamin Emami, Nasir Eskandri Damaneh,
Volume 1, Issue 1 (Special Issue 1.1 2018)
Abstract

This study aims to examine seven pottery sherds attributed to the Aliabad cultural horizon (4th millennium BCE) from the Mokhtarabad site in Shahdad, southeastern Iran. The research focuses on analyzing their structural and mineralogical similarities and differences, identifying the raw and temper materials used, and ultimately determining the origin and manufacturing techniques. Thin-section petrography and X-ray diffraction (XRD) methods were employed for this purpose. All samples exhibit similar petrographic fabrics characterized by fine-grained homogeneous clay matrices. Mineralogically, the pottery contains similar inclusions such as angular quartz grains, plagioclase with polysynthetic twinning, feldspar, fine-grained muscovite, as well as carbonate and calcareous particles. The shared mineralogical features suggest a common source, and comparison with the local geological outcrops supports the conclusion of a regional and indigenous origin for the raw materials used‏.‏

Yasin Sedghi, Mohsen Ghanooni,
Volume 3, Issue 2 (9-2020)
Abstract

The use of non-destructive methods has become one of the most important topics in the field of scientific studies related to the conservation and restoration of historical artifacts. Because the use of such methods has included a large amount of research in this field due to respect for the artifacts themselves and the avoidance of structural interference. This approach is central to the conservation and restoration of cultural heritage. This paper aims to define and apply a targeted methodology for selecting museum artifacts for display, exhibition, or storage in collections. Furthermore, this article examines the practices of the Dafineh Museums Group regarding the non-destructive analyses conducted on the artifacts in their possession. The research conducted is categorized into two types: portable instrumental methods and technical imaging
methods, developed to support conservation goals, museum display, and authentication of existing artifacts. Therefore, this paper briefly
reports on the major activities undertaken based on the principles of scientific conservation.

Sara Sedghi, Nima Valibeig , Vahid Pourzarghan,
Volume 3, Issue 4 (3-2021)
Abstract

Sistan is one of the population centers in southeastern Iran. This region is located near the Iran-Afghanistan border and is home to monuments from the Seleucid, Parthian, and Sassanid periods, which have attracted the attention of numerous archaeologists. Kooh Khajeh Fortress, the only natural feature in this vast plain, boasts a collection of monuments dating from prehistoric to Islamic times. Historical documents indicate that during the Parthian Empire, a palace with ritual and religious functions was established on the slopes of Kooh Khajeh, transforming this area of Sistan into one of the worship centers for Zoroastrians. This structure, known as Rostam Castle until around 1500 AD, has also been referred to as Gondafreh Palace, Gaspar Palace, Se-mogh Palace, and more recently as Kafaroon Castle or "Kohan Dezh."Due to the complexity of its various historical layers and the lack of research in this area, many parts of the Kohan Dezh monuments, located on the hillside of Kooh Khajeh, remain unknown. The primary focus of this study is to survey these monuments based on archaeological documents, field studies, and available evidence. The research aims to recover the physical structures of the building through structural reconstruction, as they are undergoing changes and destruction. The necessity of this research is underscored by the limited number of studies conducted on this site. This research employs a descriptive-historical and field-based methodology. The results of the study reveal that the palace's structure includes extensions added after its initial construction. These additions have led to the loss of the building's original form and structure, disrupted the proper movement system, and obscured the architectural decorations characteristic of Sassanid architecture.


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