This study presents a new precise radiocarbon chronology for the World Heritage site of Sarvestan (SW Iran). The monument is key construction in history architecture because it typical Sasanian built during late or early Islamic period. Previous attempts to date have suggested ages ranging from middle (fifth century CE) Abbasid (ninth era. These age estimations are based on analysis architectur...

Introduction. The article is devoted to Persians who served in the Early Byzantine armed forces. Even during Principate period, alae and cohortes which were originally recruited from Parthians part of Roman imperial army. Units Persian defectors prisoners also created 4th 6th century. Methods. Using tools positivist methodology makes it possible provide a critical analysis information sources. ...

The Rubas fortification is a complex of stone military engineering structures, opened in 2014 the lower reaches river. Rubas, 20 km SW from city Derbent. In terms functional orientation, this archaeological object belongs to series monumental barrier structures erected Caspian Passage (Eastern Caucasus) by Sasanian Iran with financial participation Byzantium 5th–6th centuries, preventing raids ...

hyrcania (gorgan) has long attracted men of power due to its strategic and economic location. according to historical evidence, the iranian governments before the sassanid dynasty, attempted to dominate the region in order to consolidate their power. the sassanid dynasty, following the same policy of the former dynasties, not only established an important military base there but also constructe...