An Architectural Pattern in Late Fourth-Millennium BC Western Iran: A New Link Between Susa, Tal-I Malyan, and Godin Tepe

A previously unrecognized architectural pattern has been identified in late fourth-millennium BC strata at three significant Iranian sites: Susa, Tal-i Malyan, and Godin Tepe. This discovery provides a new link between these locations during a period characterized by the 'Proto-Elamite phenomenon.' The research, based on close examination of architectural remains, offers insights into the cultural and historical connections across Western Iran during this transitional era. By analyzing shared design elements, the study sheds light on the development and spread of architectural practices that may have influenced later civilizations.

Desset, F. (2014). An Architectural Pattern in Late Fourth-Millennium BC Western Iran: A New Link Between Susa, Tal-I Malyan, and Godin Tepe. Iran, 52(1), 1–18. https://doi.org/10.1080/05786967.2014.11834734