Parthian Dynastic Jar Burials Discovered Near Persian Gulf Coast

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Source: CAIS (Center for Ancient Iranian Studies)
Original source is Mehr News.

“All the graves show that jar burials were common in the region during the Parthian era. However, the different burial style of the child’s (grave) has astonished the team,” team director Siamak Sarlak told the Persian service of CHN on Tuesday.

“Some of the graves lacked any artefacts and some were full of gifts presented to the dead. Due to this fact, the Parthian dynasty social classes of the region can be studied,” he added.

He said that most of the artefacts recovered from the graves are ornaments made of soapstone.

The castle, 150 square meters of which has been unearthed during the latest season, is only a small part of a 100-hectare Parthian city that was previously identified at the Nakhl-e Ebrahim site.

http://www.cais-soas.com/News/2009/February2009/04-02-Parthian.htm

[Blue_In_AK]

1. Adsos, are you an archeology fan?

I just love this stuff. When you think of all the great civilizations that have come and gone, it kind of gives a different perspective to our own place in history.

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2. Hi Blue! The short answer is "Yessss!"...

My folks took me on a two week trip to several Anasazi ruins when I was about 12; my curiosity and attraction took hold immediately, and have remained strong ever since.

I actually intended to enter the field of archaeology, but my parents kept telling me how difficult it was to make a dependable living as an archaeologist, unless one was attatched to one of the more prestigious universities (this was back in the 1960's).

Of course, it turns out that archaeology has become a fine source of jobs, as the demand for environmental impact surveys before building projects has brought archaeological fieldwork into demand.

Another life-reminder to follow your passions... :(

It's good to hear from you Blue; your entry in the Seasons Contest is outstanding!! :)

And why are those people "out standing" in that freezing weather? :scared:

[Blue_In_AK]

5. It was Anchorage's annual "Fire and Ice" New Year's Eve Party

downtown. They were watching these fire dancers.





It was very cold, probably -15, but we were all having a good time anyway. :)


I would guess that you would be interested in Alaska's ancient cultures if it was the Anasazi that first interested you. The Yup'iks, Alutiiqs, Athabascans, Tlingit/Haida, and Inupiat had such different cultures, each uniquely adapted to a particular ecological niche. I'm amazed at how well they could survive and prosper in this harsh land. If you're interested, my friend Phil Munger had a great post about the Yup'ik culture at his ProgressiveAlaska blog a few days ago. http://progressivealaska.blogspot.com/2009/02/post-super-bowl-perspective-on-yukon.html

Our Museum of the North at UAF in Fairbanks has thousands and thousands of artifacts from the Native cultures. A person could spend days in there looking at stuff.

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6. I have bookmarked, and will read the post you cited later; however,...

OT, but your photography skills are just becoming outstanding Blue. I have only been here a couple of years, but your stuff has advanced to truly amazing status. :applause:

[Blue_In_AK]

9. Thank you very much, Adsos.

The good equipment that my husband keeps spoiling me with really helps, plus I've learned so much from the other photo group members. I'll never be able to thank you guys enough. :hug:


And I realized after I went to bed last night that what I was talking about with the cultures was probably more anthropology than archeology, but I guess it all goes together.

[pansypoo53219]

3. sigh. i wish i still got 'archeology' mag

always wanted a metal detector. now i do estate sale 'digs'.

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4. Let me offer you a reason to rejoice...

Archaeology magazine is available in a free online version:

http://www.archaeology.org/

Hope this helps! :D

[Hekate]

7. I'm loving your archaeology posts, Adsos. It's one of my favorite subjects.

:hi:

Hekate

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8. I am glad you are enjoying them Hekate!

I remain, your most humble & obedient servant, etc., etc. :D