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Mesolithic
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Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
About
Besh Barmag, also known as Five Finger Mountain, is a prominent rock formation located in the Siazan District of Azerbaijan, near the Caspian Sea. This mountain, rising to 382 meters above sea level, is of significant archaeological interest due to the presence of tidal marks left by glacial meltwater at the end of the last Ice Age. These marks provide evidence for the Holocene outflow of meltwater from the Black Sea to the Mediterranean Sea, supporting theories of ancient hydrological changes. The site is a natural feature rather than a human-constructed archaeological site but holds cultural and historical importance, being a place of pilgrimage with rich mythical associations. Its study contributes to the understanding of climatic and sea-level changes during the Holocene epoch.
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- Country
- Azerbaijan
- Source
- Wikipedia