Document Type : Research Article

Authors

1 Assistence Professor of history/Tehran University

2 phd student of history/Tehran University

3 Phd student of history/Lorestan University

Abstract

The Kavolis were nomadic tribes in Iran and some other parts of the world. Their presence in Iran dates back to the ancient Persia. In the Islamic era they lived in Iran under Z.T, Kavoli, Sozmani and other titles. They belonged to Iran’s society in the Islamic era. They lived among the Lors, Kurds, and Laks, in western Iran, and there are still descendents of them in various places especially in western parts of Iran. The present study attempts to deal with their presence in the social and historical activities of Iranians especially in the western parts of the country. This study employs descriptive –analytical approach. The historical researches assert that the Kavolis had active and long lasting  presence in western parts of Iran and they had dominant roles in farming and herding cattle. Some cultural activities such as feasts, ceremonies and mourning were undertaken by them.

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