Metallurgy and Ancient Mining in Tujerdi District of Fars Province, Iran

• Authors: KHANIPOUR Morteza , MOLAEI KORDSHOULI Hamed
• Languages of publication: EN

Abstracts

EN

The production of metal artifacts, as one of the earliest forms of industry and craftsmanship, has long attracted scholarly attention. Iran has historically been one of the primary centers for metal production across various periods. The geology of Fars Province reveals rich mineral resources that have supported mining activities since ancient times. This study is based on archaeological surveys conducted in the Tujerdi district of Sarchahan County, located in eastern Fars. During these surveys, one mine and nine slag sites were identified. Further surveys are expected to uncover additional sites related to ancient mining and metallurgical activities. The investigation also contributes to understanding the role of mining in the formation and economy of past societies. Based on the findings, it appears that copper and iron were the main metals extracted in the region. Pottery collected from the surveyed sites suggests chronological spans ranging from the Parthian to the Sasanian and Islamic periods.

Keywords

EN

Fars; Tujerdi; Mining; Smelting Technology; Slag

• Publisher: Uniwersytet w Siedlcach
• Journal: Historia i Świat
• Year: 2025
• Volume: 14
• Pages: 103–118

Contributors

author

KHANIPOUR Morteza

• “Silk Road” International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
• Samarkand State University, Uzbekistan

author

MOLAEI KORDSHOULI Hamed

• Islamic Azad University, Marvdasht, Iran

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DOI

https://doi.org/10.34739/his.2025.14.07