Development and Decline of the Bampur Valley, Based on the New Archaeological Evidence from Prehistoric Period

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ID9978550
AuthorsHossein Moradi (0000-0003-0612-8286, Islamic Azad University Boroujerd Branch, corresponding author), Hossein Sarhaddi-Dadian (0000-0002-0382-4836, Zabol University), Nik Hassan Shuhami Nik Abdul Rahman (National University of Malaysia)
Year2014
Volume47
Issue2
Pages263-287
Publication date2014-03-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueIranian Studies (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0021-0862 • E-ISSN: 1475-4819
PublisherCambridge University Press (CUP) (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1080/00210862.2013.860332
OpenAlexW1971892068
LanguageEN
Citations received8
References cited7

This paper consists of some of the findings of the authors during their research at prehistoric sites of Bampur and its surrounding areas in August 2011. These areas, which have been introduced as Bampur-related sites, comprise an area about of 5–10 kilometers and belong to the Bronze Age. The paper introduces, categorizes and analyzes the archaeological findings in relation to the Bampur collection. The archaeological findings show that: (1) unlike the previous belief, there existed a peak settlement dated back to the Chah Husseini period which was prior to Bampur I; (2) in fact, Bampur II–IV had larger populations due to growth of trade and commerce and their relations with Yahya and Mesopotamia; (3) the later periods of the Bampur collection show a decreasing number of sites at Bampur VI

Ancient history · Archaeology · Art · Bronze · Bronze Age · Geography · Mesopotamia · Period (music · Prehistory · Settlement (finance · Ancient Near East History · Eurasian Exchange Networks · History · Metallurgy and Cultural Artifacts

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