Papers by amir saed-Mucheshi
Ancient chicken remains reveal the origins of virulence in Marek’s disease virus
Science, Dec 14, 2023
The pronounced growth in livestock populations since the 1950s has altered the epidemiological an... more The pronounced growth in livestock populations since the 1950s has altered the epidemiological and evolutionary trajectory of their associated pathogens. For example, Marek’s disease virus (MDV), which causes lymphoid tumors in chickens, has experienced a marked increase in virulence over the past century. Today, MDV infections kill >90% of unvaccinated birds, and controlling it costs more than US$1 billion annually. By sequencing MDV genomes derived from archeological chickens, we demonstrate that it has been circulating for at least 1000 years. We functionally tested the Meq oncogene, one of 49 viral genes positively selected in modern strains, demonstrating that ancient MDV was likely incapable of driving tumor formation. Our results demonstrate the power of ancient DNA approaches to trace the molecular basis of virulence in economically relevant pathogens.
The Evidence of Use of Sever and Impassable Caves in the West of Iran in the Dalma Period
Analytical Investigation of Obsidian Tools from Kurdistan Province, Iran: Determination of Exchange Paths During the Chalcolithic Period
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research), Nov 23, 2021
Sources of Late Chalcolithic obsidian artefacts from Tepe Gheshlagh, Kurdistan province, western Iran
Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports
Tepe Sarghal'Eh: The Evidence of Uruk Pottery in Kurdistan Province and Its Relation with Routes of Iran to Mesopotamia
Parseh Journal of Archaeological Studies, 2019
Excavation at the Wezmeh Cave and survey of the surrounding area in the Qaziwand Mountains, The Islamabad Plain, Kermanshah 2019
回不去的童年，剪不断的怀念——人教版五下《冬阳·童年·驺舵队》第二课时教学设计
Journal of ORIGINI, 2021
In 2012, the General Directorate of Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism of Kurdistan Provi... more In 2012, the General Directorate of Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism of Kurdistan Province excavated a series of small, stratigraphic soundings at the site of Tepe Namashir in the
northwestern part of Kurdistan Province, Iran. These excavations retrieved a sequence of occupation
that spanned the fifth millennium BCE (Early to Late Chalcolithic). Interestingly, while the earlier
occupation was characterized by Dalma pottery that is native to the Zagros region, the later occupation included increasing influences from northern Mesopotamia, first with the introduction of
small amounts of late ’Ubaid sherds followed by an increasing dominance of plain wares characterized by heavy chaff temper (Chaff-Faced Ware). As such, the excavation results from Tepe Namashir
shed light on questions regarding the interaction between Mesopotamian and Zagros communities
during the fifth millennium BCE based on the distribution patterns of ceramic traditions.
Journal of Archaeological Studies (In Persian), 2022
In recent years, an increasing number of archaeological investigations have produced new evidence... more In recent years, an increasing number of archaeological investigations have produced new evidence for the prehistoric development (both in chronology and settlement patterns) in the westernmost provinces of Iran. Prior to the commencement of the MPAP an earlier survey in the Marivan region had been carried out by the Department of Archaeology at Bu Ali Sina University in Hamadan (Iran). Research focused on the Paleolithic and Neolithic periods and, unfortunately, evidence from the Chalcolithic periods is yet to be published. The Marivan Plain Survey Project, by Morteza Zamani Dadaneh from the University of Kurdistan, Kurdish Studies Institute, conducted a first season of systematic survey for four weeks in the summer of 2018. The goal of MPAP is to reassess previous survey work in the region. Archaeological project of Marivan plain in 2018 resulted in identifying 60 sites from Neolithic to more recent time. Among identified sites: 1 site dating back to PPN Neolithic, 14 site to chalcolithic period (early, middle and late), 2 site to Bronze Age probably, 11 site to Iron Age, 28 site to historic (Parthian) period and 12 site to Islamic era. Regarding the settlement pattern of prehistoric sites (Neolithic and chalcolithic period), it become clear that all prehistoric sites distributed in the northern and southern shore of Zeribar lake. Most probably such pattern influenced from Zeribar sea level and access to the fertilized agricultural lands in this area in Neolithic and chalcolithic times. But the distribution pattern of historic and Islamic sites is somewhat different from prehistoric pattern and is similar to pattern of nowadays residential areas. Current and historic/Islamic residential area placed close to permanent water sources in the narrow valleys surrounded the Zeribar lake. Of course, part of the Marivan Plain is located in the east of the current Marivan City, which is far from Zarivar Lake, and dispersed settlements in this section formed on the edge of the main river, one of the branches of the Garan River.
This paper focuses on studying, introducing and comparing seals from the settlement areas and cem... more This paper focuses on studying, introducing and comparing seals from the settlement areas and cemeteries in the North of Central Plateau of Iran. These seals were discovered in the previous and present excavations and surveys over the region. Based on the obtained results, the ratio of similarity and difference between the two groups of seals (from the settlement areas and the cemeteries) is quite proportionate to that of the potteries found in the mentioned region (again in the settlement areas and the cemeteries). The differences are not so significant to that ignore the traits they have in common. To put it simply, the specific signs and traits could be generally introduced as the seal making style of the Iron Age.
The Bronze Stamp Seals of Marlik
Over the Mountains and Far Away: Studies in Near Eastern history and archaeology presented to Mirjo Salvini on the occasion of his 80th birthday, 2019
Identifying the Pirdooshan Site Boundaries Through Test Excavation, from Kurdistan Province, Iran
Tepe Pirdooshan is located near the village of Dooshan in Sanandaj County, Kurdistan Province. De... more Tepe Pirdooshan is located near the village of Dooshan in Sanandaj County, Kurdistan Province. Delimiting was carried out by Amir Saed Mucheshi in 2013 in order to determine of its extent. Findings from the delimiting data and the archaeological survey point to a single-period settlement of the Parthian period. The cultural evidence obtained from this mound is limited to parts of it. Due to the steepness of the slope and its single periodicity, this settlement has been severely eroded and parts of it are free from any cultural material. There are obvious similarities between the potteries and architectural remnants of this site with other sites of the Parthian period in western Iran. Architectural remains were identified in one or more rows of stone walls, mostly belonging to the foundation. In a number of soundings (operations) and sections in this Tepe, bricks were also observed. Due to the development of Sanandaj city and consequently Dooshan village, one of the villages situated...
The persistence of plastering technology: Defining plastering stones as a distinctive handstone category
Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports
The persistence of plastering technology: Defining plastering stones as a distinctive handstone category
Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports
Compositional Study of the Potteries from Sarcham, Bardemar and Kenacheh Sites, Hawraman Area, Kurdistan Province, Iran
Journal of Research on Archaeometry
A Collection of Archaeological Finds from Archaeological Excavations in 2019-2020, 18th Annual Symposium on the Iranian Archaeology, Edited by M. Mosalla, 2021
Wezmeh Cave is located 46 km southwest of Kermanshah, southeast of Islamabad-e Gharb, in the Qazi... more Wezmeh Cave is located 46 km southwest of Kermanshah, southeast of Islamabad-e Gharb, in the Qaziwand Mountain. Discovery of a large number of late Pleistocene faunal remains, a Neanderthal premolar tooth, as well as Early Holocene human remains and cultural materials (Neolithic and Chalcolithic periods) in this site yielded rich data that can shed new light on human occupations, and regional fauna in this part of the west-central Zagros. m Due to the importance of these finds, which mostly came from a disturbed context, the site was re-excavated in 2019. In the meantime, the surrounding region was surveyed. The aims of this season were to excavate undisturbed deposits at the rear of the cave, sieving disturbed deposits in front of the cave to collect faunal remains, potsherds, and other possible remains, to survey the surrounding region of the Wezmeh Cave within a 2 km radius of the site to identify other possible sites and the sources of stone raw material.
This paper focuses on studying, introducing and comparing seals from the settlement areas and cem... more This paper focuses on studying, introducing and comparing seals from the settlement areas and cemeteries in the North of Central Plateau of Iran. These seals were discovered in the previous and present excavations and surveys over the region. Based on the obtained results, the ratio of similarity and difference between the two groups of seals (from the settlement areas and the cemeteries) is quite proportionate to that of the potteries found in the mentioned region (again in the settlement areas and the cemeteries). The differences are not so significant to that ignore the traits they have in common. To put it simply, the specific signs and traits could be generally introduced as the seal making style of the Iron Age.
4 1390 زمستان و پاییز اول، دوره ،1 شماره شناسي باستان ی نامه فصلنامه: دو ... more 4 1390 زمستان و پاییز اول، دوره ،1 شماره شناسي باستان ی نامه فصلنامه: دو پژوهشی -علمی رويکرد با معماري و هنر دانشکده شناسي باستان گروه مجله 1390 زمستان و پاييز اول، دوره ،1 شماره سينا بوعلي دانشگاه (ناشر): امتیاز صاحب زارعي محمدابراهيم دکتر سردبیر: و مسئول مدیر تحريريه: هيئت جينی شيره فيروزمندي بهمن دکتر تهران دانشگاه دانشیار مترجم عباس دکتر سینا بوعلي دانشگاه استادیار فر محمدي يعقوب دکتر سینا بوعلي دانشگاه دانشیار مرتضوي مهدي دکتر بلوچستان و سیستان دانشگاه دانشیار مالزاده کاظم دکتر سینا بوعلي دانشگاه استادیار مالصالحي اهلل حکمت دکتر تهران دانشگاه دانشیار حاجي موسوي رسول سيد دکتر مازندران دانشگاه دانشیار مهرآفرين رضا دکتر بلوچستان و سیستان دانشگاه دانشیار نيکنامي الدين کمال دکتر تهران دانشگاه استاد نوبري هژبري عليرضا دکتر مدرس تربیت دانشگاه دانشیار زشک يوسفي اهلل روح دکتر التین: ویراستار رنجبران فاطمه فارسي: ویراستار ساروي طاهره اجرایي: امور کارشناس تيموري احمد لوگو: طراحی شاملو غالمرضا جلد: روي طرح محمدي بيک اهلل خليل آرا: صفحه ـروه گــ معماري، و هنر دانشکده همداني، غبار بلوار فلسطين، فلکه همدان، نشاني: شناسي باستــان الکترونیکي: پست Bastanshenasiiran90@Gmail.com / NBJ@basu.ac.ir 0811-4210415 تلفکس: تومان 8500 قیمت: باشد. مي محفوظ سينا بوعلي دانشگاه براي مقاالت کليه حقوق
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northwestern part of Kurdistan Province, Iran. These excavations retrieved a sequence of occupation
that spanned the fifth millennium BCE (Early to Late Chalcolithic). Interestingly, while the earlier
occupation was characterized by Dalma pottery that is native to the Zagros region, the later occupation included increasing influences from northern Mesopotamia, first with the introduction of
small amounts of late ’Ubaid sherds followed by an increasing dominance of plain wares characterized by heavy chaff temper (Chaff-Faced Ware). As such, the excavation results from Tepe Namashir
shed light on questions regarding the interaction between Mesopotamian and Zagros communities
during the fifth millennium BCE based on the distribution patterns of ceramic traditions.