Human remains from Robat Aghaj, Iran, 2017

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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).