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Abstract
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The site of Qale Rostam II is located in the Esfandagheh area, to the west of Jiroft city. A large number of human
and zoomorphic figurines are scattered on the surface of this site. These figurines were obtained from a site that is not very
large, and there are few pottery pieces scattered on its surface. In this research, 203 figurines obtained from the site were
classified and then analyzed. These figurines can be placed into three general groups: human figurines, zoomorphic figurines,
and plate-like dishes. Although these figurines can be placed into these three groups, it is quite clear that all three groups
have an organic relationship with each other, meaning that some human figurines are actually mounted on zoomorphic
figurines or placed inside dishes. The studied figurines have a completely abstract style and are inelegantly made. Chronology
and the usage of these figurines are two important questions addressed in this research. In terms of body shape, human
figurines are classified into two types: cylindrical and rectangular, and are generally created in a standing position with hands
facing up. In the zoomorphic group, species such as horses, cows, dogs, snakes, donkeys, leopards, and camels can be
distinguished. The general shape of these figurines is cylindrical, and they are generally made with long and slim arms, necks,
and legs. The third group consists of plate-like dishes, which, although not figurines, are studied due to their close connection
with the mentioned figurines. This research has finally concluded that it is not possible to make a definite statement about
the chronology of the figurines of Qale Rostam, but they can be placed in the period between the Bronze Age and the end
of the 1st millennium BC, and these figurines likely had a ritual use
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