Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
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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Chia Jani is an important archaeological site located in Iran's Kermanshah Province, notable for its contributions to our understanding of the Neolithic period in the Zagros Mountains. Discovered in 1999 by Kamyar Abdi, the site offers insights into the early and middle Neolithic periods, approximately around 6000 BCE. The site's lithic industry is distinguished by the production of bladelets, some crafted from obsidian, indicating advanced tool-making skills. Additionally, the presence of 'tadpole ware' pottery and plano-convex bricks connects Chia Jani with other significant Neolithic sites such as Ganj Dareh and Jarmo. Although plans for further excavation were halted due to regional instability following the 2003 invasion of Iraq, Chia Jani remains a site of substantial archaeological interest, providing valuable data on prehistoric innovation and cultural development in the region.
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