Tappe Karasf, A Middle Islamic Site in Khodabande County, Zanjan Province

Tappe Karasf which is laid on southwest corner of Karasf city is located in Khodabande county, Zanjan province. This site is part of a bigger mound that, unfortunately, most of it has been destroyed by human activities during last years. A salvage excavation was carried out during March and April 2016, because of massive destructions, and the mission was mainly concentrated on gathering maximum information. During this season of excavation, 3 trenches and 5 test trenches excavated to understand the architectural remains and cultural sequence of the site as well. Expedition managed to identify architectural remains belong to middle Islamic era (Sixth & Seventh Centuries A.H.) along with Islamic pottery herds, specially incised decoration under white and green glazes, and a particular type of pottery well known as Garrus ware