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Geyan Hill, Nahavand This hill is in Geyan, west of Nahavand city, and dates to the 4th-1st millennium B.C. In the excavations made at this site, archeologists have defined five cycles of civilizations. The fifth or lower most section is at a depth of 7.5-19 m. Here earthenware has been discovered light green or yellow in color and designed in black, axes made of copper were also found here. The fourth section (or floor) is at a depth of 7.5-9 m. In this sector earthenware with the images of sea gulls and an eagle with opened wings have been found. Furthermore, a vast cemetery has also been discovered together with articles such as metal ware, water goblets, silver armlets, etc. The earthenware found in the next segment (3rd floor), are three legged vessels of brick color and designed with black lines. Besides which swords and other articles and vessels have been found here. On the fourth floor, the remnants of structures can be noted. Earthenware found here are designed with the images of birds. Other vessels made of clay, yellow-gray in color in various shapes, round pots decorated with geometrical design have been discovered here. Hegmataneh Hill, Hamedan The ancient Hegmatanen hill is located at the entrance of Hamedan city. Relics discovered from this hill are, a golden tablet (from the times of Ariamaneh, the father of Arsham), the golden cup (related to Khashayar Shah, the offspring of Darius) dating to the 5th century B.C. A sword and a goblet (of approximately the Achaemenian period), and an embossed lion with wings in a leaping position (related to the Achaemenian era). These discoveries show that this area, i.e., the Hegmataneh hill was most probably the treasury of the Achaemenian monarchs. Mosalla Hill, Hamedan This hill is to the east of Hamedan city, and at a short distance from Imam Khomeini Sq. The said hill covers an area of 400 x 600 sq. m. In the past, this vicinity was a place of worship and the temple of Hamedan was situated here. There is a strong possibility that this hill had a connection with Hegmataneh hill and palaces. Due to presence of the temple on this hill, it had found a special religious importance. Pari Hill, Malayer This hill has an elevation of 15 m. and is located in the village of Pari, in the township of Malayer. In this hill graves related to the first millennium B.C. have been found. In these graves, the dead bodies have been laid on their left or right arm, (depending on the position at the time of death), with bent knees and hands crossed on their chest, and an effort has been made that corpse face the sun. Along with the dead, vessels and personal articles such as rings, bracelets and necklaces have also been discovered. Pisar (Ali Abad) Hill, Hamedan This hill lies at a distance of 2.5 km. north of the Hegmataneh hill. This hill is about 10 m. higher than the surrounding area, and due to presence of a river is divided into two parts. The covering area is equivalent to 1 sq.km. Historically, this hill dates to the Achaemenian period. According to archeological finds, this area could be associated with the Medes. |
