Erich F. Schmidt excavation records from Tepe Hissar, Iran Bulk, 1931-1932 1929-1944

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Erich F. Schmidt excavation records from Tepe Hissar, Iran Bulk, 1931-1932 1929-1944

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From 1931-1933, The University Museum sponsored Erich Schmidt's excavations and survey at Tepe Hissar and sites around the city Damghan, both in Northwestern Iran, near the Caspian sea. These sites were unique because they were the first American excavations in Iran, but more particuarly because of the long time span represented in the archaeological record. Remains from the Bronze Age to the Islamic era were collected, but Schmidt focused his investigation on the Bronze Age and Sassanian eras.

25.0 Linear feet

University of Pennsylvania: Penn Museum Archives

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Schmidt, Erich Friedrich, 1897-1964

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Excavation at Fara, initiated by German excavators between 1902 and 1903, was resumed in 1931 by Erich Schmidt, an archaeologist working under the aegis of the University Museum. Since the Museum’s participation was limited to one season which took place between February 15 and May 19, the records pertaining to this excavation are not numerous. It is a fortunate circumstance that Schmidt listed (letter of May 25, 1931 to H. Jayne) exactly what types of records were generated. A confusing aspect ...