Urbanism at Ancient Anshan: Comparing the Banesh and Kaftari Cities

In this lecture, Dr. John Alden has proposed a new interpretation of the political, social, and economic position of Ancient Anshan, Tol-e Malian, during the Banesh (3350-2600 B.C.) and Kaftati (2200-1600 B.C.) eras, through analyzing the potteries from the site.