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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The Malaverd archaeological site, located in the Tang-e Malaverd valley in northern Kermanshah, Iran, is a significant multi-period cave site. Situated at the western end of Mount Meywala, this site features a 170 cm thick sequence of archaeological deposits, indicating a long history of human occupation. The cave was inhabited during the Middle and Upper Paleolithic periods, making it a crucial site for understanding early human activity in the region. It also saw use during the Chalcolithic, Iron Age III, and Parthian periods. Malaverd is notable for being the first Upper Paleolithic site in the Kermanshah region excavated by an Iranian archaeologist and for providing the earliest dated evidence of Upper Paleolithic occupation in the area. This site contributes valuable insights into the cultural and historical developments of ancient Iran.
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