Estakhr Project - Third Preliminary ReporTOF the Joint Mission of the Iranian Centerfor Archaeological Research,the Parsa-Pasargadae Research Foundation andthe Sapienza University of Rome, Italy

A joint Iranian-Italian archaeological mission at Pasargadae revealed that pottery recovered from the 2012 excavation spans the 9th to 12th centuries, corresponding to key occupation phases. Using archaeometry, researchers distinguished between locally manufactured and imported wares, providing new insights into trade and craftsmanship during this period. This study highlights the significance of Pasargadae as a cultural hub with diverse ceramic traditions.

Fontana, M. V., Asadi, A. A., Rugiadi, M., Felici, A. C., Fusaro, A., & Mancini, S. (2016). ESTAKHR PROJECT - THIRD PRELIMINARY REPORTOF THE JOINT MISSION OF THE IRANIAN CENTERFOR ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESEARCH,THE PARSA-PASARGADAE RESEARCH FOUNDATION ANDTHE SAPIENZA UNIVERSITY OF ROME, ITALY. Vicino Oriente, 20, 85–108. https://doi.org/10.53131/vo2724-587x2016_6