A Study of the Characteristics of Hawar’s Lifestyle in the Cultural Landscape of Hawraman

Document Type : Original Research Article

Authors

1 Ph.D. Student in Archeology, Islamic Azad University, Abhar Branch, Abhar, Iran.

2 M.A. in Restoration and Restoration of Historic Buildings and Fabric, Islamic Azad University, Central Tehran Branch, Tehran, Iran.

3 M.A Student in Restoration and Restoration of Historic Buildings and Textures, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran.

Abstract

The presence and identity of the community living in the cultural landscape of Hawraman is the result of a homogeneous combination of human thinking in interaction with nature. The harmony of natural and man-made elements in this region from the perspective of the system of settlement and livelihood, permanently and temporarily, defines an interpretable way of life that aims to improve the quality of collective life of human beings in the region. Hawar’s lifestyle is one of the surviving examples of human harmony with nature in this cultural perspective. The purpose of the present study was to review and introduce the characteristics of Hawar’s lifestyle and examine its different types in Hawraman region. This study is based on a qualitative method and is descriptive and analytical in terms of methodology. The research findings clarify that Hawar’s lifestyle as an approach has played an effective role in the stability of life to date due to human interaction with nature. Based on the results, this study indicates that different types of Hawar’s lifestyle are affected by livelihoods in this region. According to the studies, Hawar’s lifestyle is categorized into three classes according to the occupation of the inhabitants: garden based, livestock based and mixed type.

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October 2021
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