Journal of Sustainable Urban & Regional Development Studies (JSURDS)
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Analysis of the role of natural and environmental structures in the settlement pattern of historical sites (Case study: Vinda Kholoran village, Sarein County)

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Authors

Seyed Mehdi Hosseini Nia 1
Habib shahbazi Shiran 2
Elnaz Hobbi Arvanag 3

1 Postdoctoral Researcher in Islamic Archaeology, Faculty of social sciences, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardebil, Iran.

2 Associate Professor, Department of Archeology, Faculty of social sciences, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardebil, Iran.

3 3. Department of Archaeology, Faculty of literature and Human Scinces, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardebil, Iran.

Abstract
Results and Discussion: The geographical conditions and ecosystem of the study area have played a significant role in the formation and expansion of settlements. Based on the description and analysis of the obtained maps, it can be said that the study areas are located adjacent to and along the path of water resources. The most important indicators of the sites in this region are: an altitude of 1355 to 1710 meters, moderate to poor vegetation cover, irrigated agricultural land use, location between communication routes and proximity to the modern village of Wind Kelkhoran, the suitable topography of the region considering the low numerical range of slopes and slope directions toward the northeast, east, southeast, and south, and the geological features of the region with volcanic rocks ranging from dacite to andesite. Given the importance of rural tourism in the sustainable development of the country and the diversity of historical sites in this region, it is necessary to pay serious attention to this area. Finally, it is recommended that the development infrastructure of this village, such as the construction of accommodation and communication spaces, the introduction of the village's capabilities thru appropriate advertising, and the restoration and revitalization of historical spaces to attract tourists and convert hand-dug spaces into places like the production and sale of local products and handicrafts, etc., are important strategies for tourism development in this region.

Keywords

Sarein County
Vinda Kholkhoran Village
Historical Sites
Settlement Patterns
Geographic Information System

Subjects

Journal of Sustainable Urban & Regional Development Studies (JSURDS)

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript
Available Online from 04 September 2025

  • Receive Date 08 May 2025
  • Revise Date 03 June 2025
  • Accept Date 03 September 2025
  • First Publish Date 04 September 2025
  • Publish Date 04 September 2025

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