Rémy Boucharlat. « Les traces archéologiques des palais achéménides de Hamadan »

Archaeological evidence suggests the existence of Achaemenid palaces in Hamadan, supported by numerous stone fragments, including column bases and capitals. However, excavations at Tepe Hegmataneh, a site northeast of modern Hamadan, have not uncovered royal Achaemenid quarters. Instead, these fragments are now recognized as relics from the Parthian period, indicating that the true center of Achaemenid activity remains to be identified. The study relies on thorough analysis of architectural remnants and their historical context to challenge previous assumptions about the location and nature of Achaemenid palaces in the region.

Nunn, A. (2019). Rémy Boucharlat. « Les traces archéologiques des palais achéménides de Hamadan ». Abstracta Iranica, Volume 40-41. https://doi.org/10.4000/abstractairanica.49343