The Archaeology of Achaemenid Iran: A Glance at Recent Developments and Studies

April 12, 2023 A glance at the considerable number of studies focused on the Achaemenid empire in the past decades reveals the everlasting popularity of this period in the history of Iranian archaeology. Increasing archaeological field activities conducted in Iran in recent years have contributed to the enrichment of the archaeological record for this period. Published (as well as unpublished) results of excavations and surveys denote a wide array of evidence, including revisions and re-excavations of major sites such as Pasargadae, the discovery of new sites and structures, regional surveys, and the study of artifacts and ecofacts. Recent academic forays that combine a wider scope of archaeological methods and tools with broader and more interconnected research questions have revealed a complex and resourceful spatial organization adopted under the Achaemenid kings in the central regions of the empire. This paper will provide a reassessment of the major recent archaeological fieldwork and discoveries in Iran in the past twenty years. Mousavi, Ali. "The Archaeology of Achaemenid Iran: A Glance at Recent Developments and Studies." Pourdavoud Center: Achaemenid Workshop 1 (April 12, 2023). https://pourdavoud.ucla.edu/media/vid...