A Newfound from Mansourabad Behbehan Based on Archaeological Surveys

An archaeological survey in the Mansourabad region of Behbehan, Iran, identified 55 previously unknown sites spanning from prehistory to the Late Islamic Period, with a notable concentration during the Middle Islamic Period. These sites include mounds, sherd/flint scatters, hill-top sites, caves, and standing structures such as shrines, water-mills, fortresses, and settlement structures. The survey, conducted in 2007 using GPS and random surface material collection, aimed to mitigate risks to ancient sites during seismic prospection by the Iranian Oil Company. The findings highlight the region's potential for tracking cultural interactions between Khuzestan and Fars, particularly in prehistoric times. This research contributes to a broader understanding of the Sassanid Archaeological Landscape of Fars Region, building on previous studies and ongoing systematic investigations.

Azadi, A., Ghezelbash, E., Kouhi Gilavan, M.,. (2018). A Newfound from Mansourabad Behbehan Based on Archaeological Surveys. Parseh Journal of Archaeological Studies, 2(4), 99–120. https://doi.org/10.30699/pjas.2.4.99