Geoy Tepe

Geoy Tepe, situated approximately 7 kilometers south of Urmia in northwestern Iran, is a significant archaeological site characterized by its 24-meter tall mound, a testament to its long history of human occupation. First identified in the 1930s during an aerial survey led by Erich Schmidt, this site has been excavated extensively, notably by T. Burton Brown in 1948. Geoy Tepe was continuously inhabited from the 4th millennium BCE until 1200 BCE, making it an important location for understanding the early development of human settlements in the region. The site is particularly notable for yielding evidence of the Kura-Araxes culture, one of the earliest known cultures in this part of the world. Its proximity to a natural spring likely contributed to its long-term occupation, offering insights into the adaptive strategies of ancient communities.