constructed upon a height (by footing) or breaking in to the ground, in a building, making a close relation between earth and soil is of great importance. in addition, earth as a prior factor in creation of a shade and residence, plays a crucial role in architecture history. throughout the different area, earth is paid attention differently: as a source of cool (in china), a source of heat (cap...

kohgilouyeh and boyrahmad mountainous region has been played an important role in iranian archaeology especially where the formation of nomadic communities is discussed. through history different nomads have settled the region due to its moderate climate and fertile pasturelands. archaeological studies having recently been conducted in this region have shown variant settlement sites which have ...