Archaeological Landscapes at Dehqaed, Southern Iran
ZEHBARI, Zohreh / EBRAHIMI, Nasrollah / PARSAE BORAZJANI, Mehrdad
Located in the Borazjan plain of Bushehr province, north of the Persian Gulf, the modern village of Dehqaed sits near a cluster of ancient mounds that mark the remains of a long-lost townOur project focuses on the investigation of the ancient Dehqaed site, which has been largely underexplored in previous studies. At the site, we have identified 35 distinct mounds, some of which indicate specialized functions, including industrial and ritual spaces likely linked to the town’s Zoroastrian community. Ceramic analysis reveals that the site was primarily occupied from the Achaemenid to the Sasanian periods, though some evidence suggests both earlier and later habitation. Dehqaed’s strategic location along the main route connecting the highlands to the lowlands of southern Iran positioned it as a critical link between the mountains and the sea, facilitating interaction between inland and coastal communities. This paper explores the Dehqaed site and its surrounding areas, with a focus on the landscape and settlement patterns of the Borazjan plain. Our investigation highlights the site's significance in southern Iran during the Achaemenid and Sasanian periods. By examining ceramics from Dehqaed and other nearby sites, we aim to offer new insights into the region's historical settlement dynamics, trade networks, and cultural exchanges across different centuries.
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