Archaeological Research of Iran (Arch Res Iran) is an open access double-blind peer-reviewed quarterly journal, owned, managed, and published by Bu-Ali Sina University since 2012. The journal publishes original articles, reviews, and letters relevant to all fields of archeology and history of art and architecture. The journal publishes original articles, reviews, and letters relevant to all fields of Archaeological Research of Iran.
Journal Abbreviation: Arch Res Iran
Journal Acronym: ARI
Print ISSN: 2345-5225
Electronic ISSN: 2345-5500
Editor-in-Chief: Mohammad Ebrahim Zarei, Ph.D.
Aims and Scope
Archaeological Research of Iran is an open-access, double blind, peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to advancing knowledge and understanding of the archaeological heritage of Iran and the surrounding regions. The journal provides a platform for the publication of original research articles, review papers, excavation reports, and analytical studies that contribute to the interpretation and preservation of Iran’s rich cultural and historical legacy.
Aims
Archaeology is the scientific study of past human cultures through the recovery and analysis of material remains such as architecture, artifacts, and human remains, aiming to illuminate human history and the evolution of civilizations. Closely connected with disciplines like history, geology, and anthropology, archaeology has evolved significantly in its principles, methods, and objectives over recent decades. It seeks to interpret the cultural meanings of relics both above and beneath the ground, offering insight into humanity’s shared heritage. In Iran, the field developed alongside early excavations and through the efforts of pioneering scholars who helped establish its foundations. Beyond uncovering historical events, archaeology also integrates knowledge from geology, botany, anthropology, and related sciences. The Archaeological Research of Iran aims to promote the advancement of this discipline in Iran and worldwide by publishing research-oriented papers that reflect ongoing archaeological work in the country and connect it to the international scholarly community.
Scope
The journal welcomes interdisciplinary research that integrates methods and theories from archaeology, history, anthropology, art history, geography, and environmental sciences to reconstruct past human societies and cultural landscapes. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
The journal is accredited by the Scientific Publications Commission of the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology. The journal has been ranked as Grade A in the latest evaluation of science, research and technology.
Publisher
Bu-Ali Sina University, Hamedan, Iran.
Publisher Information
The journal is published by Bu-Ali Sina University, one of the outstanding universities in Iran, located in one of historical city of Iran named Hamadan (Ecbatana). Hamadan, located in western Iran at the foothills of Mount Alvand, is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Known in ancient times as Ecbatana, it served as the capital of the Median Empire in the 7th century BCE before becoming an important administrative and summer capital under the Achaemenid (Persian) Empire.
According to classical sources such as Herodotus, Ecbatana was a magnificent city surrounded by seven concentric walls, each painted in different colors, symbolizing the power and organization of the Median kings. After the Medes were conquered by Cyrus the Great, Ecbatana became a royal residence and treasury under the Achaemenids.
During the Seleucid and Parthian periods, Hamadan retained its prominence as a strategic and cultural center, linking the Mesopotamian lowlands with the Iranian plateau. Later, under the Sasanian Empire, it remained a provincial capital and an important stronghold.
In the Islamic period, Hamadan continued to flourish, becoming a center of learning, philosophy, and literature. It was home to Avicenna (Ibn Sina), the great Persian physician and philosopher, whose tomb remains one of the city’s most iconic landmarks today.
Archaeologically, Hamadan is rich with remnants from various eras including the Stone Lion (Shir-e Sangi) from the Hellenistic period, Ganjnameh inscriptions carved by Darius the Great and Xerxes, and numerous ancient mounds and artifacts that testify to its continuous habitation and political importance over millennia.
Language
The journal is published in Persian (Farsi) Fulltexts, provided with Extended English abstracts.
Publication Frequency
The Archaeological Research of Iran is published Quarterly.
Peer Review Type
The Archaeological Research of Iran is committed to applying double-blind peer reviewing process, based on the COPE’s Code of Conduct and Best Practices. The journal peer review process and policies are available here.
Journal Policies
1. Open Access Policy
To make freely public accessibility to research with the aim of greater global exchange of knowledge, this journal provides open access to its published articles.
2. Copyright Notice
Authors of the published articles in this journal retain the copyright of their articles and will be able to archive pre-print, post-print, and publisher's versions.
All Articles published in the are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0).
3. Archiving
In addition to indexing database, this journal utilizes digital archive to guarantee long-term digital preservation and restoration. Some of them, can be find here.
Article Processing Charges (APC)
Bu-Ali Sina University is supporting most of the publishing costs of the journal. So Article Processing Charge (APC) and any other publication fees in the journal are free for authors. There is NO APC charges for this journal.
Subscription
Archaeological Research of Iran is published as an open access electronic journal, so there is no subscription fee for audiences.
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According to Archaeological Research of Iran & its publisher & owner, Bu-Ali Sina University, we don't accept advertisement in any case.
Sources of Support
Bu-Ali Sina University, Hamedan, Iran.
Contact Information
Address: Archaeological Research of Iran, Journals Office, Central University Building, Research Square, Bu-Ali Sina University, Hamedan, Iran.
hone: +98 (0)81 3838 1192
E-mails: journal.nbsh@basu.ac.ir