Abstract
Two further seasons of excavations at Tepe Pardis and survey in the Tehran Plain were undertaken in 2006 and 2007. The former exposed over 70 square metres of mudbrick structures dating to the Transitional Chalcolithic, including five kilns. The presence of these kilns, in association with a terracota slow wheel, confirms the presence of kiln debris on the souhern side of the mound, suggesting that the industrial zone encapsulated much of the ground. The importance of Tepe Pardis was confirmed by a badly damaged Iron Age cemetery to the north of the main site. Our geoarchaeological exploration of the quarry continued with the logging of large natural water courses, enhancing our understanding of Tepe Pardis' ancient landscape. Finally, a further season of settlement survey was undertaken at the edge of the desert south-east of Pishva.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 267-286 |
| Journal | Iran: Journal of the British Institute of Persian Studies |
| Volume | 45 |
| Publication status | Published - 2007 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- kilns
- ceramic production
- Iron Age cemetery
- Tehran Plain
- Archaeology