Investigating fauna of Bronze Age (3000-1500 BC) according to archaeological evidence at northwestern Iran

Abstract

Present research attempts to investigate fauna of northwestern Iran during Bronze Age, when regional subsistence strategy is recognizable at agricultural and nomadic societies. Each enjoyed animals such as sheep, goat, cow, and gazelle, considering treating their demands. The research involves in archaeological evidence to achieve fauna of northwestern Iran during Bronze Age. The data include various motifs of metal and pottery vessels, clay figures, and animal bone remains. The animals are closely related to Iranian northwestern environment. Accordingly, investigating these archaeological findings can help to better understanding of the history of animal exploitation during Bronze Age. Bibliographically, the authors collected data from archaeological reports. The results indicate that human exploited fauna from northwestern Iran during Bronze Age, depicted as zooid motifs, for meat, wool, and milk.