Analysis of motifs on tombstones in “Gharibeh” cemetery in Sir Firoozabad area of Kermanshah
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Kermanshah, Sarfiroozabad, Kaleh Job, Gharibeh Cemetery, tombstone designsAbstract
Sir Firoozabad region is located in the east and southeast of Mahidasht and also in the south of Kermanshah. Archaeologically and historically, it is one of the most pristine and unknown parts of Kermanshah province.This area has been less studied by researchers for various reasons, including being marginal, impassable roads and having a mobile nomadic community.
the landmarks of Sarfiroozabad region is the number of cemeteries which, 36 of them can be seen. The history of these works dates back to different historical periods in the Islamic period and apparently most of them belong to the contemporary period. Gharibeh Cemetery or "Khoriveh" is one of these works, which according to local reports, as well as the existence and observation of a tomb belonging to a person named Salar Khan in 1107 AH. That is, it is related to the end of the Safavid dynasty and is still used today.
The present article intends to analyze the images engraved on the graves of "Gharibeh" or "Khriveh" cemetery as a research community And decipher the meanings of these engraved images, Therefore, data were collected from a set of 204 samples based on purposive sampling. Content analysis method was used to examine the data . And by classifying the types of motifs in the form of human, animal, plant, solid, geometric symbols, the results obtained show that the images of tombstones were not only aesthetic and decorative aspects , but also as a valid and first-hand document that shows the religious, cultural and social characteristics of the area. By analyzing these images, one can achieve the social and religious context of the inhabitants and the type and manner of their livelihood, and even their interests and hobbies.
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