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Azar Janati-Mehr *1 
, Rahmat Abbasnejad seresti2 , Saman Heydari-Guran3 , Faramarz Azizi3 , Afshar Sepehri4 , Sara Heydari5 , Saman Heydari-Guran6
, Rahmat Abbasnejad seresti2 , Saman Heydari-Guran3 , Faramarz Azizi3 , Afshar Sepehri4 , Sara Heydari5 , Saman Heydari-Guran6
1- University of Mazandaran , azarjaanatimehr@gmail.com
2- University of Mazandaran
3- University of Tehran
4- University of Medical Sciences kermanshah
5- Tabriz Islamic Arts University
6- , University of Cologne
2- University of Mazandaran
3- University of Tehran
4- University of Medical Sciences kermanshah
5- Tabriz Islamic Arts University
6- , University of Cologne
Abstract: (170 Views)
Among the study of ancient human livelihoods, bedrock ground stones (BGS) in southwest Asia have become much interested for archaeologists and anthropologists since they have been reported in archaeological sites from the Paleolithic to modern era. In general, BGS are defined as the human remains which are created due to repeated beating and grinding of varies materials. Bedrock installations are formations characterized by cavities of various sizes and shapes that have developed on rock substrates. Evidence suggests that this technology has been employed from the Paleolithic period to the present day. These cultural findings can provide insights into significant archaeological ambiguities, including subsistence patterns, vegetation, and material processing methods. In Iran, research in this field has been limited, and laboratory studies on these findings have not yet been conducted. Due to the importance of this topic and the scarcity of related research in Iran, the Foundation for institute Paleolithic Research of Diyar Mehr has initiated a detailed and scientific study in this area. This paper focuses specifically on the microfossil remains obtained from the Bedrock Groundstone (BGS) in the Bawa Yawan Rockshelter. Furthermore, based on the data derived from excavations, morphological studies, and tests conducted on the microfossil remains, the paper examines the functionality of these BGS and their relationship with the Bawa Yawan Rockshelter. The microfossil remains include various plant components, such as phytoliths, plant fibers, minerals, and charcoal. Based on the evidence and documentation derived from the BGS at this site, it is hypothesized that their use was not subsistence-related but rather for purposes such as processing plant fibers, creating light, and the limited production of plant products.
Keywords: West Central Zagros, Bawa Yawan Rockshelter, Bedrock Ground Stone, Classification, Analysis
Technical Note: Original Research |
Subject:
Archaeometry
Received: 2024/12/19 | Accepted: 2025/06/2
Received: 2024/12/19 | Accepted: 2025/06/2
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