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
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Qal'eh Bozi is a significant archaeological site situated approximately 25 km south-southwest of Isfahan, Iran. The site comprises a complex of natural rock shelters and caves formed in a limestone mountain dating back to the lower Cretaceous period. Positioned at elevations between 1,750 and 1,810 meters above sea level, these caves offer commanding views of the surrounding plains and the Zaiandeh Rud River. The combination of freshwater proximity, advantageous solar exposure, and diverse landscapes made Qal'eh Bozi an attractive habitation site for prehistoric human groups during the Upper Paleolithic period. The site's strategic location allowed for varied hunting opportunities and plant resources, contributing greatly to our understanding of human adaptation and survival during this era.
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