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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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Mount Khwaja, also known as Oshida, is a significant archaeological site located on a flat-topped black basalt hill in Lake Hamun, Iran. This site is notable for its trapezoidal shape and strategic natural height, making it a unique landmark in the region. It features an ancient citadel complex called Ghagha-Shahr, which includes remnants of a fire temple, indicative of pre-Islamic Zoroastrian practices. Originally constructed during the Arsacid period, around the 1st century CE, the site saw further development and use during the Sassanid period. Key features include impressive bas-reliefs depicting riders and horses, attributed to the Sassanid era, and several unrelated buildings of likely Islamic origin. This site holds archaeological significance due to its blend of defensive, religious, and artistic elements from different historical periods.
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Archaeological Features
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Defensive Structures
Burial and Funerary Structures
Religious and Ritual Structures
Artistic and Decorative Features
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