Haft Tepe, Bronze Age archaeological complex in Khuzestan Province, Iran.
Haft Tepe is an ancient Elamite settlement in Khuzestan Province featuring 14 mounds spread across a substantial area. The remains include funerary platforms, craft workshops, and chamber systems dating to the 2nd millennium BC.
French archaeologists surveyed the site in the early 20th century and identified it as remnants of the Elamite city Kabnak. The structures date to an important period in the early development of Near Eastern civilizations.
The excavated structures include platforms, workshops, and underground chambers that served the royal family and religious ceremonies of the Elamite people. These spaces reveal how daily life and spiritual practices were organized in this ancient society.
The site requires travel from Ahvaz and sits southwest of other ancient settlements in the region. Visitors should prepare for uneven terrain with multiple mounds and local guidance is recommended for understanding the layout.
Excavations revealed painted terracotta vessels and stone inscriptions in Babylonian script that document burial practices. These findings offer rare insights into the trade connections and cultural practices of Elamite elites.
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