Shah Tepe, Archaeological mound in Gorgan plain, Iran.
The oval-shaped mound extends 165 meters in length and 135 meters in width, rising to a maximum height of 8.11 meters above ground level.
Swedish archaeologist T.J. Arne conducted excavations in 1933, revealing three main development periods from Chalcolithic through Bronze Age to the Muslim period.
The site contained 257 documented skeletons, with prehistoric burials featuring individuals placed on their sides with clay vessels, copper ornaments, and stone beads.
The archaeological findings from Shah Tepe, including pottery and burial artifacts, are currently displayed at The Museum of Mediterranean and Near Eastern Antiquities.
One burial contained five individuals with altered bodies, accompanied by offerings of sheep and goats, demonstrating specific mortuary practices of the period.
GPS coordinates: 36.93986,54.35117
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:57
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