Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
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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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Haft Tepe is an archaeological site located in the Khuzestan Province of southwestern Iran, near the ancient city of Susa. The site is notable for its association with the Elamite city of Kabnak, possibly established during the rule of the Elamite king Tepti-Ahar in the 15th century BCE. It features significant remains, including a large funerary complex and probable palace, both constructed using mud-brick. The site includes an intricate subterranean funerary area, likely intended for the king and his family, adorned with bronze plates and wall paintings. Additionally, the site contains a potential ziggurat foundation and several terracotta sarcophagi. Haft Tepe provides valuable insights into the Elamite civilization and its architectural, religious, and funerary practices during the Late Bronze Age.
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