Alikomektepe, Archaeological site in Jalilabad District, Azerbaijan.
Alikomektepe is an archaeological site in the Mughan plain containing multiple occupation layers with clay brick buildings arranged in connected structures. The excavations have revealed the remains of ancient homes with thick defensive plaster applied to their walls.
The settlement dates back to the 5th millennium BC and shows early links to the Shulaveri-Shomu culture through its architectural design. The layered deposits record successive periods of human occupation at this location across different time periods.
The discovered buildings feature square structures connected by passages, with walls constructed from clay bricks and strengthened with protective plaster coating.
The site sits in the dry Mughan plain and requires preparation for hot and arid weather along with potentially rough ground conditions. Visitors should bring plenty of water and understand that the location is exposed to open field conditions.
Excavations uncovered over 300 pottery fragments featuring geometric patterns in triangular and rhombic shapes. These decorated pieces offer clues about the artistic skills and daily objects of the early inhabitants.
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