The Bullas of Tal-i Gerdooha, Eqlid County in Fars, Iran

Document Type : Original Article

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1 MA in Archaeology, Fars, Iran.

2 PhD in Archaeology, Isfahan, Iran.

Abstract

Bullas are usually a bit of inscribed clay in different shapes and sizes that were made to stamp out goods. They were applied at a time when bullas were still soft and wet so that the owners of the goods could stamp them depending on their necessity and importance. Sealing imprints could be seen on bullas, with each bearing images, symbols, and inscriptions indicating or in possession of someone authorized to stamp on respective products. The discovery of these cultural materials during archaeological surveys brought to the fore the economic, cultural, religious, and political activities of the region in ancient times. Further study and research in this field can respond to many ambiguities and historical questions. The current paper is based on field surveys and library materials and aims to introduce, study, and compare Tal-i Gerdooha clay bullas discovered in Eqlid County. Based on images and inscriptions, bullas scrolls were divided into two groups and potentially belonged to the Sasanian period.

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Ancient Iranian studies
Volume 2, Issue 7 - Serial Number 7
October 2023
Pages 43-52

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  • Receive Date: 05 August 2023
  • Revise Date: 05 September 2023
  • Accept Date: 03 August 2023

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