Rahmatabad Mound
Iran

Rahmatabad Mound

Ancient Chalcolithic settlement with industrial features

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The Rahmatabad Mound, also known as Rahmatabad Tepe, is a significant archaeological site located on the Marvdasht plain in Iran. This Chalcolithic-era settlement, dating back to the 5th millennium BCE, is marked by a long sequence of cultural deposits, revealing its historical importance. Archaeological excavations have uncovered a large number of ancient shards, kilns, and industrial sites that provide insights into the technological and economic activities of its inhabitants. The discovery of square-shaped tokens suggests that the region was engaged in economic and commercial exchanges with neighboring areas during the 4th millennium BCE. These findings contribute to understanding the social and economic dynamics of ancient Persian civilizations and their interactions with surrounding regions.

Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
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Industrial site development

5000 BCE

Economic and commercial activities

4000 BCE

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Tokens
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Industrial and Craft Structures

Kilns
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Domestic and Habitation Structures

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Country

Iran

Coordinates

30.20° N, 53.18° E