This report makes available the preliminary results of the excavation conducted in 2014 by the Iranian-Italian Joint Expedition in Khuzestanat Kal-e Chendar, in the valley of Shami (ancient Elymais). The expedition started regular excavation in 2013 and brought to light the remains of buildings of various type, size and technique, almost certainly made for religious purposes on monumental terraces. Family tombs of a wide cemetery were also recognized that must have been used by a wealthy plutocracy.

Preliminary report on the second season of excavation of the Iranian-Italian Joint Expedition in Khuzestan at Kal-e Chendar, Shami (7th campaign, 2014)

Cellerino Alessandra;Foietta Enrico;Messina Vito;
2017-01-01

Abstract

This report makes available the preliminary results of the excavation conducted in 2014 by the Iranian-Italian Joint Expedition in Khuzestanat Kal-e Chendar, in the valley of Shami (ancient Elymais). The expedition started regular excavation in 2013 and brought to light the remains of buildings of various type, size and technique, almost certainly made for religious purposes on monumental terraces. Family tombs of a wide cemetery were also recognized that must have been used by a wealthy plutocracy.
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http://www.libraweb.net/articoli.php?chiave=201703501&rivista=35
Shami, Parthian cemetery, Parthian Sanctuary, Iran, Elymais
Bucci, Ilaria; Cellerino, Alessandra; Mehdi, Faraji; Foietta, Enrico; Jafar Mehr Kian, ; Messina, Vito; Mana Rouhani Rankhoui,
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