CHARAX SPASINOU
Completed
01.01.19 → 31.12.22
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Research on the capital of Mesene, a center of ancient trade
Charax Spasinou is the premier ancient settlement in the Basra Province, and the survey here represents the first large-scale investigation of the region’s pre-Islamic history. The objective is to record the surface remains of the city and its environs, and to make a plan for its future protection and enhancement. Additional activities include reconstructing the ancient river courses and paleoenvironment of the city.
Funding
Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) project
Internal member
- Jan Walstra