Technological and Archaeological studies of the Middle-Elamite and Neo-Elamite colord glazed ceramics (1500-540 BCE)

A groundbreaking study challenges the long-held belief that Tchogha Zanbil (1250 BCE) holds the earliest known ceramic glazes, instead tracing their origins to Haft Tepe (1500 BCE). Using advanced analyses like XRD, EPMA, and petrography, researchers determined that Neo-Elamite ceramics exhibited greater compositional diversity than Middle-Elamite ones, suggesting varied firing conditions. Additionally, while no nanoparticles were found in Middle-Elamite glazes, they were identified in Neo-Elamite samples from Jubaji and Qalaichi, likely linked to firing atmospheres. The study also revealed that Elamites described colors using known materials rather than specialized terminology, providing new insights into ancient ceramic production techniques.

Aarab, A. Technological and Archaeological studies of the Middle-Elamite and Neo-Elamite colord glazed ceramics (1500-540 BCE). https://doi.org/10.70675/17488a36z4a7dz40f0za636z30389b5469c3