Parthian Burials in the Hamedan City, Western Iran

Archaeological excavations at Tepe Hegmataneh in Hamedan, western Iran, have uncovered 14 Parthian burial sites, revealing diverse burial practices. These include both coffin and non-coffin burials, with the latter being simple dug graves or pits, often associated with the Stone Lion cemetery. Coffin burials feature clay caskets shaped like boats, humanoid forms, or rectangular stone coffins, most of which are empty. Burials are oriented northeast-southwest, with skeletons positioned in open arched postures facing right, left, or straight, covered by thin stone slabs. Notably, many of these burials were discovered accidentally during construction, highlighting the potential for further archaeological insights in Hamedan's historical landscape.

Mohamadifar, Y., Azandaryani, E. H., Dailar, A., Hasanlou, S., & Babapiri, J. (2019). Parthian Burials in the Hamedan City, Western Iran. Iran, 59(1), 77–89. https://doi.org/10.1080/05786967.2019.1679033