Abstract

The present article is an attempt to investigate Tis caves in Chabahar city for the first time. Chabahar is located in the on the southern edge of Sistan-Baluchestan province near the Gulf of Oman. Historically, this region is one of the most important centers of human settlement and serves as a bridge connecting South East Iran to other civilizations, including the southern Persian Gulf and Oman Sea. The rich culture of this region served as an incentive for addressing various aspects of the history of this region. In this study, the authors study 3 caves carved into the hillside of Shahnaz. These caves are located about 25 meters above the road on the north side of the Tis village and are investigated from two perspectives. A) The structure of triple caves b) the application of these caves according to cultural materials and other cultural works available around them. Two out of the three caves in this region (the central and eastern caves) are accessible and the western cave is blocked due to landslide and can’t currently be investigated. The Central cave has plastered walls and the graves inside this gave show that it was used for burials. The Western Cave that has plastered walls as well, includes no grave, and was probably more of a pilgrimage. However, according to the anthropological studies and considering that the western cave overlooks the sea and includes some graves, this cave has been more of a holy place that is carved into the hillside by the people and belongs to the late Islamic period. For the final decision about the areas we need to do more archaeological excavation in these caves.

Highlights

  • Southeast of Iran since the Bronze Age until now has had an effective and salient role in the creation of human culture and civilization in Iran [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]

  • The ancient village of Tis that neighbors the city of Chabahar, Sistan and Baluchestan, Iran is located in a mountain area 5.5 km northwest of Chabahar near the Gulf of Oman

  • The latest archaeological study conducted in this region was an archaeological study of Chabahar city led by Dr Shirazi, from University of Sistan and Baluchestan during the spring of 1389 [13], which aimed to prepare the archeological map of Sistan and Baluchestan Province

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Summary

Introduction

Southeast of Iran since the Bronze Age until now has had an effective and salient role in the creation of human culture and civilization in Iran [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]. The ancient village of Tis that neighbors the city of Chabahar, Sistan and Baluchestan, Iran is located in a mountain area 5.5 km northwest of Chabahar near the Gulf of Oman The Tis is one of the most important Iranian ports in the Arabian Sea and was formerly known as Tīz. Lowry River passes through the village and the Chabahar Bay is located in the West of this river. This village is surrounded by several heights such as the Shahbaz, Pilband and Lowry mountains. Tis is 6 - 11 meters above sea level and the Lowry seasonal river passes through its center. The village is located at the mouth of Chabahar Bay and its center is about 400 to 600 meters away from the beach.

Archaeological Research Background
Troglodyte Architecture in Iran and Its Applications
Introduced of the Three Troglodyte Architecture in Chabahar
Manmade Cave A
The Manmade Cave B
Natural Cave C
Conclusion
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