An Overview on Three Seasons of Archaeological Excavations in Jahangir Site, Ilam

Khosravi, Leila

Document Type : Research Paper

Author

Leila Khosravi

Associate Professor, Department of Archeology, Archaeological Research Institute, Tehran, Iran.

Abstract

< p dir="ltr">Jahangir is one of the most prominent Sasanian sites In the west of Iran that excavated due to locating in the flood level of Kangir dam (Eyvan). The deficiency of knowledge about the manner of constructing, settlement areas, causes of formation, collapse and chronology of these structures, specify the type of livelihood, study the industries and various arts such as stucco decorations, glasses, metallurgy, pottery, determining the elements, architectural decorations and materials, functions and effective factors in different artistic styles are the questions and aims of excavation. In order to answer mentioned questions, a descriptive-analytical method with the help of excavation and historical texts have been used. At the end of three seasons of archaeological excavations, the plan of a huge building included 11Spaces had been revealed. These Spaces consisted of two (Eyvans) porches and some rooms, with a courtyard and interior area that built with rubble and a mortar of Semi-baked and Semi-pressed plaster and brick for ceilings. Asymmetric geometric structure, division of interior and exterior areas, spatial variations and significant role of Eyvans in spatial organization of the complex are the most important features of the three phases of architecture. Various artworks in this complex are influenced by the current Sasanian art, but it has own independent and native identity. According to the archaeological data, it could be claim that Jahangir site have been designed for official requirements. The construction of this site could be interpreted in the base of natural landscape and counted as a manor house with ritual/settlement function among the other palaces of this period.

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Journal of Archaeological Studies

An Overview on Three Seasons of Archaeological Excavations in Jahangir Site, Ilam

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Volume 12, Issue 4 - Serial Number 24
May 2021
Pages 77-94

An Overview on Three Seasons of Archaeological Excavations in Jahangir Site, Ilam

References

References

Volume 12, Issue 4 - Serial Number 24May 2021Pages 77-94

Volume 12, Issue 4 - Serial Number 24
May 2021
Pages 77-94