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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Tepe Sialk is a significant archaeological site in central Iran, showcasing a rich history that spans from the Neolithic period through to the Early Iron Age. The site is known for its multi-layered mounds, with the northern mound revealing some of the earliest evidence of settlement, dating back to 6000-5500 BCE. The site features rudimentary architecture and pottery, with subsequent layers indicating the advent of metallurgy and the construction of what is believed to be the oldest ziggurat in the world. Throughout its history, Tepe Sialk has demonstrated cultural connections with the Mesopotamian and Proto-Elamite civilizations. The site was reoccupied in the second millennium BCE, featuring bronze and iron artifacts, highlighting its importance as a center of metallurgical innovation.
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