Journal of Archaeological Studies

Position of the Jubara Qquarter in Historical Changes and its Influence on the Zone of Isfaha

Shahbaz Nouri Fesharaki; Mohsen Javeri; Mohammad Mortezayi

Volume 14, Issue 3 , October 2022, , Pages 195-218

https://doi.org/10.22059/jarcs.2020.284264.142737

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Esfahan is one of the cities that, despite its ups and downs, retains part of its historic texture and is relatively healthy. Two factors have contributed to the maintenance of the ... Read More

Historical Developments of Natanz City Based on the Written Sources and Architectural Evidence

Seyedeh Sara Mohammadi; hassan karimian; mohsen javeri

Volume 14, Issue 1 , June 2022, , Pages 53-81

https://doi.org/10.22059/jarcs.2020.308552.142916

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As it appears from historical texts, the favourable bioclimatic conditions of the Natanz region and its location in the communication network of Iran’s central plateau, have provided ... Read More As it appears from historical texts, the favourable bioclimatic conditions of the Natanz region and its location in the communication network of Iran’s central plateau, have provided the ground for the formation of numerous settlements, as well as diverse and yet valuable architectural works. Presence of pre-Islamic ancient sites (Such as Arisman ancient site, fire temple, castle, karezes) and also monuments from the Islamic era in Natanz (Such as Juma Mosque, Sheikh Abdul Samad Complex and collections of public, commercial and residential monuments), have turned this city into one of the most valuable ancient settlements in the country; highlighting the importance of the region from prehistoric up to the present century. According to published sources, Natanz's socio-political developments in early-Islamic centuries were influenced by the changes that occurred in the cities of Isfahan and Kashan. Also, the brilliant effects of the historical monuments of Kashan and Isfahan cities have caused the neglect of the monuments of the city of Natanz by tourists and historians of different periods. Neglect that has also affected archaeological, urban, architectural and historical research. The authors have tried to determine the evolution of the city of Natanz, relying on the written sources, in order to identify the factors and events that have influenced the formation and development of this city. Results of the present study revealed that the construction history of this city can be traced back to the Sasanian Empire. Moreover, it became clear that Natanz’s location on the communication network of Iran’s central plateau and It has been one of the centers of caravans crossing and trade and the Central Plateau of Iran, and also its geographical location, environmental conditions and the special defensive function of the natanz city Its importance in different historical periods, especially the Ilkhanid and Safavid periods it has figured

Sassanian Pottery of Tesmijan, Kashan: A Study of Surface Materials

Samaneh Asgarnezhad; Mohsen Javeri

Volume 12, Issue 4 , May 2021, , Pages 143-163

https://doi.org/10.22059/jarcs.2021.309750.142924

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The historical site of Tesmijan, 300 hectares in area, is located northeast of Kashan city. According to archaeological data, this site was used during the Iron Age, Parthian, Sassanid, ... Read More

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Position of the Jubara Qquarter in Historical Changes and its Influence on the Zone of Isfaha

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Historical Developments of Natanz City Based on the Written Sources and Architectural Evidence

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Sassanian Pottery of Tesmijan, Kashan: A Study of Surface Materials

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