The archaeological excavations with the aim of rescue in the vicinity of Shian Dam began in September 1384. The test trenches conducted at various points revealed a Sasanian period site of around 2000 square meters. As a result of these archeological explorations, a chahar taq was discovered. The site was divided into four zones: D, C, B, A. In zone C, remains of the chahar taq were obtained. In zone A, remains of a steep slope waterway approximately 66 meters long with stone walls and brick flooring were discovered. In zone B, architectural remains with stone walls, flooring, hearths, ovens, and structures related to food storage were found. However, in zone D, no visible and clear remains of construction have been observed. There appears to be three phases of constuction in the chahar taq, two belonging to the Sasanian and the last phase to the Islamic period. Five coins were found: Khosraw I, Khosraw II and Early Islamic coinage. Also, a lead vessel (“Jam”) was found.
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