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Masters Thesis
The archaeology of Zoroastrianism
My thesis compiles a list of attributes that can be used to archaeologically identify the ancient religion of Zoroastrianism. To do so, I reviewed literature written on the archaeology of religion and what factors indicate that a certain religion was being practiced at a site. I then reviewed literature written on the archaeology of Zoroastrianism and the religion in general. The combination of the two allow for a more cohesive understanding of what practices were important to this religion. I also discuss the limitations provided by the lack of academic writing on this specific religion. Advocating for further research to be done on this religion and its foundation, I then provide my own set of religious attributes that will indicate the practice of Zoroastrianism at a site. This will provide future archaeologists with a fundamental foundation for the analysis of Zoroastrianism.
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