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
Location
About
Jiroft, located in the Halil River area of Iran, is a significant archaeological site known for its Early Bronze Age civilization. The site, hypothesized to be one of the earliest human civilizations, is associated with a rich cultural framework and features significant artifacts, including elaborately carved chlorite vessels. Excavations at Konar Sandal have revealed a fortified citadel, cult buildings, and graves, all reinforcing the site's importance in the study of early urban development. The artifacts discovered, dating from approximately 2500 to 2200 BCE, suggest a society with complex social structures and multiple writing systems. The site's discoveries have contributed significantly to understanding the development of early civilizations in the region.
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- Country
- Iran
- Source
- Wikipedia
