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Document Details : Title: Studies on the Structural Characteristics of Achaemenid Pottery from Dahan-E Gholaman Author(s): ZEHBARI, Zohreh , MEHR AFARIN, Reza , MUSAVI HAJI, Seyyed Rasul Journal: Ancient Near Eastern Studies Volume: 52 Date: 2015 Pages: 217-259 DOI: 10.2143/ANES.52.0.3082870 Abstract : The Achaemenid site of Dahan-E Gholaman lies 44 km southeast of Zabol, eastern Iran. Recovered archaeological records and evidence, including residential, public, and administrative-religious structures, indicate pre-planned and intense urbanisation. Unfortunately, the pottery from Dahan-E Gholaman has not been paid the attention it is due, even though pottery from the site has been studied. The studies show that innovation and demands on the pottery industry created local types of beakers, jars, jugs, and bowls and so on. Research on the pottery characteristics shows that the potters of this site were skilled in controlling the kiln temperature and were able to produce high quality wares, while various forms were commonly in use at the site. |
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