Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
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Early Modern Period
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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
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Eslam Tappeh, formerly known as Shah Tappeh, is an archaeological site located in West Azerbaijan Province, Iran. The site is characterized by its rocky hill that rises approximately 10 meters above the surrounding village. The hill is notable for its rock architecture, including surface rock cuts and stepped rock tunnels, suggesting its use during the Urartu period in the Early Iron Age (circa 800 BCE). Archaeological findings include a stone tomb, possibly a crypt, and pottery fragments made with a potter's wheel, featuring a pea and dark pea coating. These findings suggest the site's significance during the 9th century BCE, likely associated with Urartian culture. The site's historical and cultural importance was recognized when it was registered as a national monument in Iran in 2014.
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