Terrasses sacrées de Bard-è Néchandeh et Masjid-i Solaiman

Archaeological excavations at the ancient sites of Bard-è Néchandeh and Masjid-i Solaiman in Iran form the core subject of this scholarly work by Roman Ghirshman. The book documents findings from these sacred terraces, which date back to the Achaemenid period of Persian history. The research presented includes detailed architectural analysis, artifact cataloging, and interpretations of religious practices at these locations. Ghirshman provides extensive documentation through photographs, drawings, and site plans that illustrate the structural elements and archaeological discoveries. The text examines the role of these terraces within the broader context of ancient Persian religious and cultural traditions. Connections between these sites and other Achaemenid period structures are explored through comparative analysis. This work represents a significant contribution to understanding Persian architectural history and religious practices, while raising questions about the evolution of sacred spaces in ancient Iran. The findings continue to influence modern archaeological approaches to similar sites in the region.

Unable to find any reader reviews or ratings for this book on Goodreads, Amazon, or other major book review platforms. This appears to be a specialized 1968 French archaeological text about excavations at Bard-e Nechandeh and Masjid-i Solaiman in Iran, published by Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique. As an academic publication with limited circulation, it does not have public reader reviews available online. The book is primarily referenced in other archaeological works and scholarly publications focused on ancient Iranian architecture and archaeology.

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🏺 Roman Ghirshman was one of the most influential archaeologists working in Iran during the 20th century, conducting extensive excavations at sites like Masjid-i Solaiman between 1935 and 1973. 🏛️ The terraced sanctuaries described in the book were built during the Parthian period (247 BC - 224 AD) and demonstrate the fusion of Hellenistic and Persian architectural styles. ⛰️ Masjid-i Solaiman, located in southwestern Iran, was an ancient sacred site where fire temples were built on artificial terraces carved into the mountainside. 🔥 The site was especially significant because it was one of the earliest centers of the Zoroastrian religion, with evidence of continuous fire worship spanning several centuries. 📚 Published in 1976 as part of the Mémoires de la Délégation Archéologique en Iran series, this French-language work remains one of the most comprehensive studies of these ancient Iranian religious complexes.