Lusterware ceramics and tiles were essentially produced in some focal centers of the ancient world such as Egypt, Mesopotamia, and Iran. In Iran, there only exist evidences of their widespread production mostly in Kashan and Ray. However, limited production of this ware in Gorgan, Takht-e-Soleiman and Jiroft were also reported. Forty-four pieces of luster tiles from Qal'eh Dokhtar disposal project in Kerman were discovered and considered in this study. The goal of the research focuses on the chemical characterization and structural features of this unique ware from Qal'eh Dokhtar. Moreover, it is of further interest to know about their possible center of production as well as about the know-how on polychromic constituents. Based on the char

The importance of old Sirjan lies in its geographical location in the Persian Gulf hinterland. It stood at the intersection of routes that connected the Persian Gulf and the Central Iranian plateau. The first season of excavations at Qal’eh Sang in 2015 brought to light a complete and great bathhouse dating to the time between eleventh to fifteenth century AD and a stonecutting workshop dating to the fourteenth century. Various types of pottery were identified, most of them date to the time between the eleventh to fifteenth century and find parallels at many sites in China, Afghanistan, at the coasts of the Persian Gulf, Central Iranian plateau as well as northeast and west Iran. Furthermore, Sirjan city was relocated three t

Sirjan was one of five districts in Kerman province during the Islamic periods. According to archaeological research and historical sources, the city of Sirjan was located at Qal?eh Sang at the time from the 12th to 15th century AD. During the first season of archaeological excavation besides the identification of architectural remains, a big variety of Islamic ceramics was found which suits for further specialized studies. Questions are concerning the variation of ceramic decorations, the dating of the objects as well as the characteristics of local production at Qal?eh Sang. To answer these questions a descriptive-analytical approach is applied. The goal of these analyses is to give answers about the relative chronology, the role of Qal?e

Problem Statement: The historic cities in Iran have gone through many ups and downs, and development and decline, due to various internal and external factors. The study of these factors can help find the roots of cultural and social upheavals. The Old City of Narmashir in the southeast of Kerman is one of these Iranian historic cities. According to archaeological and historical documents, Narmashir has expanded from the Sāsānid Empire (AD 224–651) to the late Timurid period. However, as the archaeological materials suggest, the population of the city significantly decreased from the Safavid dynasty onwards. Also, The Old City was abandoned after the Afghans attack. Our question is “what environmental and ecological factors influenced

Narmashir plain at Kerman, has many settlements from Neolithic to Qajar era, But it has not considered by researchers. The pseudo-prehistoric ware is one of the pottery types of Islamic period that is identified in the archaeological surveys in Narmashir. This type, has also reported from South and South-West Iran in previous years, and it has identified recently in other regions of Iran. The Pseudo-Prehistoric wares don’t have the glaze, but they are painted with brown, ochre, red or orange geometric patterns. These types of wares are like prehistoric ones, but their clay, color, and motifs are different from prehistoric painted wares. Furthermore, they distribute along with glazed wares from Islamic sites in the most parts of Iran, and

problem statement: The development and decline of historic cities of Iran are influenced by various internal and external factors, that the study of these factors clarifies the causes and origins of cultural and social changes. one of these historical cities is the old city of Narmashir in the east of Kerman. The old city of Narmashir has expanded from the Sasanid to the late Timurid period, based on the archaeological documents. The archaeological materials suggest that the population of the city has been fallen from the Safavid period, and it has abandoned after the Afghans attack. purpose: The purpose is to explain the role of ecological factors in the formation, expansion and destruction of the city. research method: Data has been col

Zeh-Kalout is located at western Jazmouriyan in Roudbar, Kerman Province. Due to several reasons such as suitable environmental condition appropriate climate, and rich water supplies this area has been a favorable location for human settlement from pre-historic times through contemporary period. Recorded items from Zeh-Kalout depict its strategic commercial and economic significance in various periods. The potteries are one of the most important cultural materials that have been found in the following research. Comparing this pottery with similar items reveals the relationships between this area and the surrounding Cultures including Boushehr, Fars, Sistan, and the eastern satrapies of Pakistan, Afghanistan, Persian Gulf, and Oman. The Pres

با سلام، به اطلاع کلیه پژوهشگران عزیز می رساند، از این پس علاوه بر سامانه و فقط در صورت ضرورت می توانید از طریق تلگرام به شماره 09904142687 نیز با کارشناس نشریه خانم سهراب زاده ارتباط برقرار نمایید.

The presence of landholders class during the Qajar period had created a profitable ground as well as provided higher social status for them. This was the reason why this period witnessed enormous growth of landholders. Gaining power by this social class and some of the khans, the system of" Khankhani" or" Shahpedari" 1 became authoritative hence; big land owners, other than constructing forts on their agricultural fields, employed and accommodated a large number of cultivators in their forts in order to increase agricultural production and utilization. The Borkhar plain of Isfahan, by enjoying wide chunk of arable land around Isfahan and the periphery of central desert, played an important role in agricultural and farming activities in the

A large amount of lusterwares and luster tiles has been found in the archaeological excavation and surveys during the last century. The lusterwares and luster tiles were among the luxurious and important objects in the Islamic lands, especially in the Islamic middle ages. The production of these cultural materials was only confined to a handful of individuals and a few centers. Although Kashan, Ray, Gorgan, Saveh, Sultanabad, Jiroft and Takht-e-Soleiman are labeled as the production centers of Lustreware and luster tiles in Iran, there only exists evidence of production in Kashan, Gorgan, Takht-e-Soleiman and Jiroft. Various pieces of luster tiles have also been found in southeastern Iran, including in Kerman. But the identification of thei