A Comparative Study of Chlorite Vessels Iconography, Discovered from HalilRud Basin

A comparative analysis of chlorite vessels from the HalilRud Basin, southeastern Iran, reveals that this region was a significant industrial and cultural hub during the second half of the third millennium BCE. The study examined 144 engraved chlorite vessels, highlighting their iconography and comparing them with artifacts from other sites in southeastern Iran, such as Tape Yahya, Shahdad, and Shahr-i Sokhta. These vessels, along with other handicrafts, were likely exported across Southwest Asia and Central Asia, including Syria, indicating the basin's role in ancient trade networks. The research provides preliminary insights into the artistic and cultural exchanges of the time.

Basafa, H., Mohammad, M., & Rezaei, H. (2014). A Comparative Study of Chlorite Vessels Iconography, Discovered from HalilRud Basin. Sociology and Anthropology, 2(5), 196–200. https://doi.org/10.13189/sa.2014.020504