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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Warwasi is a significant Paleolithic rockshelter site located north of Kermanshah in western Iran. Excavations by Bruce Howe under the direction of Robert Braidwood in the 1960s revealed a rich sequence of archaeological deposits ranging from the Middle Paleolithic to the late Epipaleolithic period. The site provides valuable insights into human occupation and activity over a vast time span, showcasing the transition in tool technology and subsistence strategies. As a natural rock shelter, Warwasi offers a unique perspective into the environmental adaptations and cultural developments of prehistoric communities in the region. The findings from Warwasi contribute significantly to our understanding of early human history in the Middle East, highlighting the region's role in the broader narrative of human evolution and migration.
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