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 Sofalin, located on the Tehran Plain in Iran, is an important archaeological site that showcases a rich timeline of human occupation. Spanning from the Late Chalcolithic to the Early Bronze Age, and later during the Iron Age III, the site provides significant insights into the ancient Near Eastern civilizations. The site is notable for its Proto-Elamite artifacts, including inscribed clay tokens, tablets, and clay sealings. The discovery of furnaces and jar burials suggest advanced craftsmanship and burial practices, while the presence of trenches indicates some form of defensive structure. The site's artifacts, particularly the Proto-Elamite tablets, contribute to the understanding of early writing systems and economic practices in ancient Iran.
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Defensive Structures
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