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Iranian Kurdistan: Discovery of the second
geometrical inscription 26.7.2007
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July 26, 2007
Shahryar, Iranian Kurdistan, -- The second
Persian geometrical inscription which was carved in
Kaftarlou hill have been discovered in Akhtarabad
region in Shahryar plain located in Iranian western
province of Kurdistan. Due to the similarity of this
geometrical writing with those previously found in
Susa clay stamps and Jiroft’s inscription, experts
estimate that this newly discovered geometrical
inscription must have dated back to at least 5000
years ago.
After Kan Charmee inscription which was discovered
previous year in northern Kurdistan, this is the
second geometrical inscription ever found in Iran.
Regarding the antiquity of this inscription, Reza
Moradi Ghiasabadi, archeologist and researcher,
says: “Based on the signs implemented in creating
this geometrical writing and its similarity to Susa
stamps, it is believed that it must have belonged to
4200 to 4500 years ago. On the other hand, due to
the rate of oxidization, we give the possibility
that the inscription must have been more ancient.” |
The second rock inscription in geometrical script
has been discovered in Kaftarlou hill in Kurdistan
province. |
Pointing out that this discovery can provide
archeologists the chance to trace the trend of
geometrical writing development in Iran, Ghiasabadi
added: “This inscription is closely resemble those
ones previously discovered by Dr. Majidzadeh in
Konar Sandal hill in Jiroft historic site in Kerman
province which go as far back as the third
millennium BC. However, since the writing discovered
in Konar Sandal is somehow more developed than this
newly discovered one, we give the possibility that
Kaftarlou inscription must have been more ancient
with 5500 years antiquity.”
According to this archeologist, unfortunately most
parts of the inscription have been severely damaged
over time and totally 10 signs which are not even in
a correct order have been identified. That is why
archeologists have faced a real problem for
documenting and decoding this ancient inscription.
Prior to this, Walter Hintz succeeded in decoding
some parts of the Susa geometrical writing. Results
achieved due to the efforts of this researcher may
be used as a guide for finding about the approximate
meanings of Kaftarlou inscription.
“Designs of animals such as goat, boar, camel, and
hunting scenes can be also seen next to this
inscription. With taking a look at these designs, we
can somehow get acquainted with the environmental
condition of Shahryar plain during ancient times and
trend of domestication of animals in this region,”
said Ghiasabadi.
This archeologist further explained about existence
of a smaller inscription on which the Arabesque
phrase of “La ela Lalah” (there is no God except the
single God) can be read and a Kufic script next to
Kaftarlou inscription. “Existence of these
inscriptions belonging to Islamic period (651 AD) is
considered invaluable for determining the exact age
of Kaftarlou inscription. Making a compare between
the amount of oxidation between these two Islamic
writings and Kaftarlou historical inscription and
the engraved animals may provide archeologists a
more accurate approach to clarify the exact age of
Kaftarlou geometrical inscription,” added Ghiasabadi.
The initial report of this inscription is due to be
released within a few weeks, however considering the
rate of damage of this historic inscription,
preparing the final report may take several years.
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Iranian Kurdistan (Kurdish: Kurdistana Îranę or
Kurdistana Rojhilat (Eastern Kurdistan) or Rojhilatę
Kurdistan (East of Kurdistan)) is an unofficial name
for the parts of Iran inhabited by Kurds and has
borders with Iraq and Turkey. It includes the
greater parts of West Azerbaijan province, Kurdistan
Province, Kermanshah Province, and Ilam Province.
Kurds form the majority of the population of this
region with an estimated population of 4 million.
The region is the eastern part of the greater
cultural-geographical area called Kurdistan.
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