Explanation and Configuration of South Caucasus and Azerbaijan (NW Iran) Cultures during the Bronze and Iron Ages

The Khojaly-Gadabay (Xocali-G.d.b.y) culture is well-established in the archaeological literature of theRepublic of Azerbaijan. Chronologically, it spans the Late Bronze Age and Early Iron Age in the Caucasus region,and Iron Ages I and II in northwest Iran. Within archaeological literature, this cul...

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Main Authors: Ali Karimikiya, Fariborz Tahmasebi, Reza Rezaloo, Khagani İmran Oğlu Almamedov, Leila Sarhaddi
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Published: Archaeological Sciences Research Centre, University of Sistan and Baluchestan 2024-06-01
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Online Access:https://ijas.usb.ac.ir/article_8465_4b8519a127e02d09b724e128b296fecc.pdf
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Fariborz Tahmasebi
Reza Rezaloo
Khagani İmran Oğlu Almamedov
Leila Sarhaddi
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description The Khojaly-Gadabay (Xocali-G.d.b.y) culture is well-established in the archaeological literature of theRepublic of Azerbaijan. Chronologically, it spans the Late Bronze Age and Early Iron Age in the Caucasus region,and Iron Ages I and II in northwest Iran. Within archaeological literature, this culture has various designations.In the Republic of Azerbaijan, it is known as Central Zaghafia and Ganja-Garabagh culture, while in Armeniait is referred to as Lechashen-Metsamor culture. However, the name Khojaly-Gadabay prevails due to its initialidentification in this Azerbaijani region. Consequently, most archaeological data on this culture comes fromcemeteries, with no settlements identified. This article utilizes a descriptive-analytical approach, drawing onarchaeological data and comparisons, to explore the culture’s key characteristics. The study seeks to answer twofundamental questions: What are the essential archaeological features of this culture within the studied region?How can we explain the point of formation, origin, and spread of this culture? Unveiling these unknowns willprovide a clearer understanding and a suitable foundation for studying this culture in northwest Iran.
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spelling doaj-art-ee45c0b3674345e981b934531ea394312025-08-20T02:26:38ZengArchaeological Sciences Research Centre, University of Sistan and BaluchestanIranian Journal of Archaeological Studies2251-743X2676-29192024-06-01141516210.22111/ijas.2024.48043.12908465Explanation and Configuration of South Caucasus and Azerbaijan (NW Iran) Cultures during the Bronze and Iron AgesAli Karimikiya0Fariborz Tahmasebi1Reza Rezaloo2Khagani İmran Oğlu Almamedov3Leila Sarhaddi4Department of Archaeology, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran.Department of Archaeology, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran.Department of Archaeology, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran.Department of Archaeology, Institute of Archaeology and Ethnography of Azerbaijan (AMEA), Azerbaijan.Department of Archaeology, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran.The Khojaly-Gadabay (Xocali-G.d.b.y) culture is well-established in the archaeological literature of theRepublic of Azerbaijan. Chronologically, it spans the Late Bronze Age and Early Iron Age in the Caucasus region,and Iron Ages I and II in northwest Iran. Within archaeological literature, this culture has various designations.In the Republic of Azerbaijan, it is known as Central Zaghafia and Ganja-Garabagh culture, while in Armeniait is referred to as Lechashen-Metsamor culture. However, the name Khojaly-Gadabay prevails due to its initialidentification in this Azerbaijani region. Consequently, most archaeological data on this culture comes fromcemeteries, with no settlements identified. This article utilizes a descriptive-analytical approach, drawing onarchaeological data and comparisons, to explore the culture’s key characteristics. The study seeks to answer twofundamental questions: What are the essential archaeological features of this culture within the studied region?How can we explain the point of formation, origin, and spread of this culture? Unveiling these unknowns willprovide a clearer understanding and a suitable foundation for studying this culture in northwest Iran.https://ijas.usb.ac.ir/article_8465_4b8519a127e02d09b724e128b296fecc.pdfcaucasusnorthwest irancultural configurationbronze and iron agesdiffusion
spellingShingle Ali Karimikiya
Fariborz Tahmasebi
Reza Rezaloo
Khagani İmran Oğlu Almamedov
Leila Sarhaddi
Explanation and Configuration of South Caucasus and Azerbaijan (NW Iran) Cultures during the Bronze and Iron Ages
Iranian Journal of Archaeological Studies
caucasus
northwest iran
cultural configuration
bronze and iron ages
diffusion
title Explanation and Configuration of South Caucasus and Azerbaijan (NW Iran) Cultures during the Bronze and Iron Ages
title_full Explanation and Configuration of South Caucasus and Azerbaijan (NW Iran) Cultures during the Bronze and Iron Ages
title_fullStr Explanation and Configuration of South Caucasus and Azerbaijan (NW Iran) Cultures during the Bronze and Iron Ages
title_full_unstemmed Explanation and Configuration of South Caucasus and Azerbaijan (NW Iran) Cultures during the Bronze and Iron Ages
title_short Explanation and Configuration of South Caucasus and Azerbaijan (NW Iran) Cultures during the Bronze and Iron Ages
title_sort explanation and configuration of south caucasus and azerbaijan nw iran cultures during the bronze and iron ages
topic caucasus
northwest iran
cultural configuration
bronze and iron ages
diffusion
url https://ijas.usb.ac.ir/article_8465_4b8519a127e02d09b724e128b296fecc.pdf
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