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| 1. |  | Maziar, Sepideh: Role of Archaeology in the Sustainable Development of Iran; A View from Resilience Theory. In: Pazhoheshha-ye Bastan Shenasi Iran, vol. 13, no. 38, pp. 377-402, 2023. (Type: Journal Article | Abstract | Links | BibTeX)@article{nokey,The Iranian plateau has witnessed various cultural, social, and political phenomena from the prehistoric millennia to the present century. Sometimes some of them have led to prosperity, growth, and development, and others have been accompanied by war, conflict, and collapse. On the other hand, the diverse and variable ecosystem of the Iranian plateau as one of the semiarid regions in Southwest Asia leads to different environmental and climatic conditions. Like many other parts of the world, these circumstances caused prolonged droughts, floods, and other unpredictable environmental disasters or disturbances. However, ecological catastrophes, climate change, social and political transformations do not confine to this landscape or current time. Amid these circumstances, what makes a society resilient to these often unpredictable disturbances is its ability to cope with them. I do argue that learning from past experiences will enable communities to consciously manage the crisis and prevent trial and error methods. In recent decades, various theories have been proposed in anthropology and archeology. One of these theories, borrowed from ecology, is the theory of “resilience”. In this research, the role of archeology in resilience studies and different aspects of this theory is expounded. It designates how archaeology, with its multidisciplinary nature, under the resilience framework can transfer the knowledge of the past societies to us. Resilience theory is one of the rare frameworks that explore change, transformation, and development within a long-perspective environmental setting as well as its contemporary social, political, and economic contexts. Evaluating the correlations between climatic and cultural changes in Longue-durée, recognizing a degree of sustainability, finding probable past societies solutions to environmental challenges, and deciphering the long-term processes of resilience are the objectives that could be addressed under this framework. In this article, the significance of this theory as a promising bridging approach for the hazardous landscape of the Iranian plateau is demonstrated. |
| 2. |  | Maziar, Sepideh: Sustainability and Resilience in Iran: A View from Archaeology. In: Journal of the Society for Iranian Archaeology, vol. 2023, iss. 4, 2023. (Type: Journal Article | Abstract | Links | BibTeX)@article{nokey,With increasing awareness of climate change, war and conflicts, social inequalities, and environmental crises, there has been a growing interest in concepts such as sustainable development and resilience. This shift has also found its place in various scientific disciplines, including archaeology. The ability of societies to withstand these unpredictable changes lies in their knowledge of effective strategies to navigate such conditions. This knowledge and experience can empower us to consciously manage resources, effectively address crises, and adapt to the ever-changing circumstances of the modern world. These approaches are still relatively new and not as widely recognized as they should be. Consequently, this article aims to introduce the resilience approach and explore its application in archaeology. It delves into the background of the term, provides a general definition, and presents various interdisciplinary approaches associated with this framework. Given the current conditions in Iran, embracing these interdisciplinary and multidimensional approaches can transform archaeology to resonate with society. Moreover, it establishes a vital connection between the past and the present of Iran. |
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| Maziar, Sepideh: Role of Archaeology in the Sustainable Development of Iran; A View from Resilience Theory. In: Pazhoheshha-ye Bastan Shenasi Iran, vol. 13, no. 38, pp. 377-402, 2023. (Type: Journal Article | Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Crisis, Resilience, Resources, Sustainability)@article{nokey,The Iranian plateau has witnessed various cultural, social, and political phenomena from the prehistoric millennia to the present century. Sometimes some of them have led to prosperity, growth, and development, and others have been accompanied by war, conflict, and collapse. On the other hand, the diverse and variable ecosystem of the Iranian plateau as one of the semiarid regions in Southwest Asia leads to different environmental and climatic conditions. Like many other parts of the world, these circumstances caused prolonged droughts, floods, and other unpredictable environmental disasters or disturbances. However, ecological catastrophes, climate change, social and political transformations do not confine to this landscape or current time. Amid these circumstances, what makes a society resilient to these often unpredictable disturbances is its ability to cope with them. I do argue that learning from past experiences will enable communities to consciously manage the crisis and prevent trial and error methods. In recent decades, various theories have been proposed in anthropology and archeology. One of these theories, borrowed from ecology, is the theory of “resilience”. In this research, the role of archeology in resilience studies and different aspects of this theory is expounded. It designates how archaeology, with its multidisciplinary nature, under the resilience framework can transfer the knowledge of the past societies to us. Resilience theory is one of the rare frameworks that explore change, transformation, and development within a long-perspective environmental setting as well as its contemporary social, political, and economic contexts. Evaluating the correlations between climatic and cultural changes in Longue-durée, recognizing a degree of sustainability, finding probable past societies solutions to environmental challenges, and deciphering the long-term processes of resilience are the objectives that could be addressed under this framework. In this article, the significance of this theory as a promising bridging approach for the hazardous landscape of the Iranian plateau is demonstrated. |
| Maziar, Sepideh: Sustainability and Resilience in Iran: A View from Archaeology. In: Journal of the Society for Iranian Archaeology, vol. 2023, iss. 4, 2023. (Type: Journal Article | Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Resilience, Sustainability)@article{nokey,With increasing awareness of climate change, war and conflicts, social inequalities, and environmental crises, there has been a growing interest in concepts such as sustainable development and resilience. This shift has also found its place in various scientific disciplines, including archaeology. The ability of societies to withstand these unpredictable changes lies in their knowledge of effective strategies to navigate such conditions. This knowledge and experience can empower us to consciously manage resources, effectively address crises, and adapt to the ever-changing circumstances of the modern world. These approaches are still relatively new and not as widely recognized as they should be. Consequently, this article aims to introduce the resilience approach and explore its application in archaeology. It delves into the background of the term, provides a general definition, and presents various interdisciplinary approaches associated with this framework. Given the current conditions in Iran, embracing these interdisciplinary and multidimensional approaches can transform archaeology to resonate with society. Moreover, it establishes a vital connection between the past and the present of Iran. |