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Sorkh Deh chamber tomb

Ancient Iranian shaft and chamber tomb

Time Periods

Paleolithic

Paleolithic

Mesolithic

Mesolithic

Neolithic

Neolithic

Chalcolithic

Chalcolithic

Bronze Age

Bronze Age

Iron Age

Iron Age

Classical Period

Classical Period

Post-Classical Period

Post-Classical Period

Early Modern Period

Early Modern Period

Industrial Period

Industrial Period

Contemporary Period

Contemporary Period

Location

About

The Sorkh Deh chamber tomb is an ancient burial structure located in Kermanshah Province, Iran. This shaft and chamber tomb is believed to date back approximately 2500 years, placing it in the Middle Iron Age. Situated 19 kilometers from the historically significant Es-hagh Vand chamber tombs, the Sorkh Deh site provides insights into the funerary practices of ancient Iranian cultures. The tomb's proximity to other key archaeological sites along the Gamasiab river highlights the region's importance as a cultural and historical nexus during this period. As a representative of the shaft and chamber tomb typology, the site underscores the architectural and ritualistic advancements of the era, offering valuable data for understanding the burial customs and societal structures of early Iranian civilizations.

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Burial and Funerary Structures

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Country
Iran
Source
Wikipedia