Human remains from Robat Aghaj, Iran, 2017

Abstract

One of many historical underground structures in the Markazi province, Iran, is located near the modern village Robat Aghaj, c. 20km north to the town Khomein (33◦49′26′′N, 50◦05′55′′E). Partially filled with soil, it was excavated in February and March 2017 by a team from the University of Kashan directed by Majjid Montazerzohouri. e structure contains one long tunnel with a few shorter ones and eleven rooms (Figure 1). Most artifacts retrieved from the site were dated to the Khwarazmian Period (late 12 – early 13 century CE).