An Ethno-Archeology Approach to the Use of Horns in ILAM Buildings and Bakhtiari Mafeh-Gah Architecture

Ethno-Archeology is the study of modern lifestyles to enable archaeologists to understand processes. The interdisciplinary approach of ethno-archeology can provide very clear information from archeology. One of the tribes that in terms of architectural pattern, livelihood and settlement are very similar to the sample of archaeological data in prehistoric and historical periods and interdisciplinary studies have been done in connection with them, the Bakhtiari people. The present study tries to introduce the Bakhtiari Mafe-Gah architecture, one of the behavioral aspects of this people, using the ethno-Archeology approach. The main purpose of this research is to introduce, record and document the complete Mafe-Gah in detail and compare its structural and cultural features with ancient evidence. After examining the characteristics of this work, by examining the ancient evidences such as pottery motifs, the effects of seals and the effect of seals in the Bakhtiari region, the common aspects of this behavior are compared. The descriptive-analytical research method is based on documentary studies and identification of sources and texts. In the field studies or surface survey in Bakhtiari areas, common methods in anthropology include interviewing people, visiting and observing the daily life of nomadic areas, as well as participating in funerals and mourning ceremonies of Bakhtiari people to pay attention to details. And observation of the manner in which their customs have been used. The results indicate that the installation of horns on Bakhtiari Mafe-Gah can be seen in the evidence and relics of the culture and civilization of ancient Elam.