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September 10, 2025Historia i Świat

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

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MKMorteza KhanipourHKHamed MOLAEI KORDSHOULI

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Archaeological surveys uncover ancient mining sites in Tujerdi, highlighting the region's role in metallurgy.

Key Points

  • Ancient mining activities in Tujerdi indicate significant metallurgical practices, particularly with copper and iron.
  • Nine slag sites and one mine were identified through archaeological surveys in the Fars Province.
  • Rich mineral resources in Fars Province have supported metallurgy since ancient times, influencing local economies.
  • Pottery finds suggest the timeline of mining activities spans from the Parthian to the Sasanian and Islamic periods.

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Khanipour et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1aabf54b1d3bfb60e2df9https://doi.org/10.34739/his.2025.14.07
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