Spatial Configuration and Social Organization in Shahr-i-Sokhta Architecture Based on the Space Syntax Approach (Case Study: Building 1 from II and III Periods and Building 20 from IV Period)

A groundbreaking analysis of Shahr-i Sokhta's architecture reveals how spatial configuration and social organization evolved over time, with distinct patterns observed in Building 1 (II and III Periods) and Building 20 (IV Period). The study employs Space Syntax—a method that quantifies movement and connectivity within built environments—to demonstrate that these structures reflect shifting social hierarchies and functional roles. Notably, the findings suggest that earlier periods emphasized centralized control, while later designs allowed for greater decentralization and interaction, potentially indicating changes in governance or community dynamics.

Ghorbani, H. R., Nemati Giv, S., Moradi, H.,. (2022). Spatial Configuration and Social Organization in Shahr-i-Sokhta Architecture Based on the Space Syntax Approach (Case Study: Building 1 from II and III Periods and Building 20 from IV Period). Journal of Research on Archaeometry, 8(1), 115–134. https://doi.org/10.52547/jra.8.1.115