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
About
Tepe Giyan is an archaeologically significant site located in the Zagros Mountains of Iran, primarily known for its necropolis of 123 graves. The site presents a rich timeline of occupation, extending from the Neolithic to the Iron Age, with distinct phases such as Giyan V, IV, III, and I, each marked by unique ceramic styles and burial practices. The presence of ceramics displaying affinities with those from Susa and the Ubaid period in Mesopotamia suggests significant cultural interactions. A notable discovery at the site includes a Bronze Age burial of a 40-year-old man with bronze rings on his jaws, highlighting sophisticated burial customs. Tepe Giyan's artifacts, especially its ceramics, provide valuable insights into the cultural and technological developments of ancient Elamite societies.
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