The journal of Zagros Archaeological Research (ZAR) is a peer‑reviewed academic journal published by Lorestan University, Khorramabad, Iran. The journal is dedicated to advancing scholarly understanding of the archaeology, prehistory, and cultural heritage of the Zagros Mountains and adjacent regions—an area of profound significance as one of the earliest corridors of human settlement, cultural innovation, and societal development in the Near East.
Aims
- To publish high‑quality, original scientific contributions in the fields of Iranian archaeology, the history of art, and architectural studies, with a focus on the Zagros region.
- To disseminate the outcomes of empirical fieldwork, theoretical discourse, methodological advancements, and interdisciplinary investigations conducted by researchers, academic institutions, and heritage organizations.
- To enhance the depth and rigor of archaeological knowledge and research within Iran and foster its integration into global academic conversations.
- To provide a dynamic scholarly platform for the exchange of ideas among archaeologists, historians, art historians, heritage professionals, university faculty, and graduate students.
Scope
The journal of Zagros Archaeological Research (ZAR) welcomes submissions addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:
- Prehistoric and historic archaeology of the Zagros Mountains and neighboring territories;
- Cultural heritage documentation, management, and preservation;
- Evolution of human settlement patterns, subsistence strategies, and socio‑cultural dynamics in the Zagros corridor;
- Art historical and architectural analyses of material culture from the region;
- Comparative and interdisciplinary studies involving archaeobotany, zooarchaeology, geoarchaeology, archaeometry, and digital archaeology;
- Theoretical and methodological innovations in Near Eastern archaeology; and
- Ethnoarchaeological and experimental approaches relevant to the Zagros context.
By promoting rigorous, ethically grounded, and innovative research, the journal of Zagros Archaeological Research (ZAR) seeks to illuminate the multifaceted human past of this pivotal region and contribute to both regional scholarship and the broader discipline of archaeology.