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Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
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Yemshi Tepe, located in Afghanistan near Sheberghan, is a significant archaeological site characterized by its circular fortification typical of Bactrian structures from the 1st millennium BCE. The site spans approximately 20 hectares and features impressive defensive structures, including mighty walls with several gates and towers. A citadel and a palatial residence once stood in the northern section, indicating its role as an administrative center. The site is believed to have been established during the Kushan Empire, with its decline occurring in the Sassanid period, leading to the loss of its original name. Excavations have uncovered Greek ostraca and statues, hinting at its Hellenistic influences. Yemshi Tepe's proximity to the Tillya Tepe burial site suggests a connection to the Kushan rulers buried there.
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