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Ahmadi Moghaddam R, Mafi F. (2024). Study of the Distribution Pattern of Parthian and Sasanian Sites and Monuments in the Southern Qezel-Uzan Watershed, Chavarzaq District, Tarom-e-Olya County. JRA. 10(2), 131-161. doi:10.61882/jra.10.2.406
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1- Department of Archaeology, Faculty of Literature and Humanities, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
2- Department of Archaeology, Faculty of Literature and Humanities, Abhar branch, Islamic Azad University, Iran ,mafifarzad@gmail.com
2- Department of Archaeology, Faculty of Literature and Humanities, Abhar branch, Islamic Azad University, Iran ,
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Despite the increased number of archaeological excavations and surveys carried out in Tarom e Olya county over the past two decades, further archaeological research and studies are needed in this area due to its unique geographical location as a connecting point between the central, western, and northern regions of Iran. This study, based on data from an archaeological survey, library research, and GIS mapping, focuses on analyzing the settlement patterns of 14 sites and monuments dating back to the Parthian and Sasanian periods in the southern Qezel-Uzan river basin within the Chavarzaq district of Tarom e Olya county, including the Chavarzaq and Dastjerdeh villages. The main challenge in the study area is the lack of comprehensive information and a knowledge gap regarding historical period settlements in this basin. The research aims to investigate the distribution patterns of Parthian and Sasanian era sites and monuments in the Chavarzaq district of Upper Tarom. The study seeks to address questions related to the impact of environmental and geographical factors on site formation, residents' livelihood patterns, and the comparison of pottery from the study area with neighboring regions during the historical period (Parthian-Sassanian). The findings indicate that site distribution in the area was influenced by factors such as altitude, access to water sources, land slope, roads, and land use type. Despite the region's climatic diversity, sites were predominantly located at lower altitudes and gentle slopes along the Qezel-Ozen River and other rivers, suitable for agricultural and horticultural activities. The topographic features of the region, which restrict passage to valleys between highlands along river courses, suggest that ancient roads likely followed or closely paralleled today's communication routes.
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Received: 2024/04/20 | Accepted: 2025/07/28
Received: 2024/04/20 | Accepted: 2025/07/28
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