Tall-i Bakun

Tall-i Bakun, located in modern-day Fars Province, Iran, is a significant prehistoric archaeological site in the Ancient Near East. The site comprises two mounds, A and B, and was inhabited during the late Neolithic and Chalcolithic periods, specifically between 5500 BCE and 3500 BCE. Tall-i Bakun is renowned for its richly painted pottery, distinctive mural paintings, and the use of kilns, which indicate a sophisticated local industry. The presence of numerous fired clay sealings suggests an organized system of administration and trade. This prehistoric settlement exhibits spatial organization with closely built residential structures and no road systems, reflecting a unique socio-economic organization. The artifacts, including copper, pottery, and stone objects, highlight the site's cultural and economic connections with other regions. Tall-i Bakun offers valuable insights into early settlement patterns, craft specialization, and trade networks in ancient Iran.