Purpose: The aim of this paper is to  examine  the geographic distribution of public libraries in Shiraz, and to determine the best location for the construction of public libraries. Methodology: In this study, data was collected through literature reviews, through observations and interviews, and by using geographical maps. Collected data were imported into the Arc GIS software. By using laye...

Aims & Backgrounds:The present article introduces a model for distribution of the Chalcolithic sites in Houran located in the eastern part of Azerbaijan. The main aim of this research is to show how environmental and geographic factors could influence site selection and how it can determine a model for settlement pattern in a specific region. Hence, seventeen sites dated back to the Chalcolithi...