The Chronology of the Archaeological surface remains of Tepe Pa-Chogha, Central Zagros (Kermanshah, Iran)

A systematic survey of the Sarfirouzabad plain in Kermanshah, Iran, revealed 332 archaeological sites spanning from Late Chalcolithic to Islamic periods, significantly expanding knowledge of the region's history. Tepe Pa-Chogha, identified as the largest tell site in the area, contains surface remains including pottery and stone tools that provide crucial chronological insights into the Central Zagros. The study, conducted by a team from the University of Tehran in 2009, used transect walking at 20-meter intervals to map sites while assessing ecological and environmental factors influencing their distribution. However, Tepe Pa-Chogha is now threatened by the expansion of Pa-Chogha village, highlighting the urgency for its preservation.

MIRGHADERI, M. A., & NIKNAMI, K. A. (2022). The Chronology of the Archaeological surface remains of Tepe Pa-Chogha, Central Zagros (Kermanshah, Iran). Historia I Świat, 11, 81–114. https://doi.org/10.34739/his.2022.11.05