Where was ancient Luristan?
western Iran
The mountainous region known as Luristan, sometimes written Lorestan, is located in western Iran, near the border with Iraq, and is named for the Lur people who inhabit the area.
Who made the Luristan bronzes?
Their precise origin is unknown. Scholars believe that they were created either by the Cimmerians, a nomadic people from southern Russia who may have invaded Iran in the 8th century bce, or by such related Indo-European peoples as the early Medes and Persians.
Why did all the luristan bronzes have to be lightweight?
Some horse cheekpieces have the animal “body” reduced to a rectangle.
How many provinces are there in Iran?
31
Provinces of Iran
| Provinces of Iran استانهای ایران (in Persian) | |
|---|---|
| Category | Unitary state |
| Location | Iran |
| Number | 31 |
| Populations | 580,158 (Ilam Province) – 13,267,637 (Tehran) |
Can a woman divorce in Iran?
However, women may only seek divorce by making a request before an Islamic judge and in only a limited number of circumstances in which the husband has created “difficult and undesirable conditions” in the marriage (Art. 1130).
What does a Luristan bronze represent in art?
Luristan bronze. The bronzes tend to be flat and use openwork, like the related metalwork of Scythian art. They represent the art of a nomadic or transhumant people, for whom all possessions needed to be light and portable, and necessary objects such as weapons, finials (perhaps for tent-poles), horse-harness fittings, pins,…
Why are the bronzes of Luristan not Assyrian?
The fact that the majority of the bronzes of Luristan do not show Assyrian influence may indicate that they were made when there was less communication between the two regions. At first the many types and styles among the Luristan bronzes confuse the viewer.
When was the Luristan bronze age in Iran?
The term “Luristan bronze” is not normally used for earlier bronze artifacts from Lorestān between the fourth millennium BC and the (Iranian) Bronze Age (c. 2900–1250 BC), although they are often quite similar.
How did the region of Luristan get its name?
About ten years ago it was still unsafe for tourists to venture into the mountainous region of Luristan, which derives its name from the Lurs, a tribal people who practiced a little agriculture, raised horses and some cattle, and indulged from time to time in brigandry.