Results 2: Susa

Another very important excavation site was Susa. Actually it was at Susa that the masterpieces of Iranian archaic painted pottery were found and it is believed that south-west Iran was one of the first centres of painted pottery. All the pottery were made by hand, but baked in special ovens. Susa is in fact an imposing mound with three peaks crowned by the citadel, the Apadana, and the royal town of the Achaemenid kings. It is divided to different levels according to the date and findings. The oldest, Susa A is known mainly for its cemetery, which contained more than 2000 tombs. The pottery related to Susa A is specifically interesting from the artistic point of view. The background is usually a light color with a greenish tinge, and the designs are still monochrome. "The decoration is notable for its unfailing sense of composition and its extremely clear and forceful drawing. Every item achieves the perfection, sureness and balance of a masterpiece." (Pictures show 2 of these found at the cemetery,they belong to Susa A)

- I have two big exams in the next two months, so in order to continue blogging I have to do a bit at a time, therefore the posts will be shorter than before.
- As for the exact dates of Siyalk, I haven't found enough data yet, it will take some time but I'll find the information.
- Next I will write some more about Susa and then I'll work on the Elamite period and specially Choga Zambil.