Glass Wires from Chogha Zanbil: Preliminary Glass Making Evidence in Iran in the Early 2rd Millennium BC

Archaeologists have uncovered evidence of early glassmaking at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Tchogha Zanbil, dating to the Early 2nd Millennium BC. The discovery includes glass wires, suggesting sophisticated metallurgical techniques were employed by ancient Iranian civilizations. The study employs archaeometric analysis to examine these artifacts, providing insights into the technological advancements of the time. This finding challenges previous assumptions about the timeline and spread of glassmaking technologies in the region.

Emami, S. M. A., Pakgohar, S.,. (2017). Glass Wires from Chogha Zanbil: Preliminary Glass Making Evidence in Iran in the Early 2rd Millennium BC. Journal of Research on Archaeometry, 3(1), 1–15. https://doi.org/10.29252/jra.3.1.1