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CAIS ARCHAEOLOGICAL & CULTURAL NEWS OF IRANIAN WORLD© |
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New Stratigraphic Studies on Hegmataneh Hill
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29 July 2006 |
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LONDON, (CAIS) -- A new season of stratigraphic studies in the historic area of Hegmataneh in Hamedan will be launched in late August to substantiate previous research findings, director of the archeology team assigned with the task said, ISNA Persian Service wrote.
Masoud Azarnoush recalled, “Hegmataneh Hill was excavated by a team led by
Mohammad-Rahim Sarraf in the course of 12 archeological seasons. The studies
were halted for several years, following which two seasons of stratigraphic
studies were conducted on a small scale.“
He said, “The archeologists came across a virgin stratigraphic layer in their
examinations last year.“
He added that the studies would be continued in other areas of the historic site
this year, including the excavation pits dug by French archeologists as well as
areas which are likely to bear different relics.
Insisting on the small scale of excavations, he said, “Preserving the
excavated sites and remains is of high importance. With every new excavation,
Iran Cultural Heritage and Tourism Organization is burdened with heavier
financial and executive responsibilities.“
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