Konar Sandal, Bronze Age archaeological complex in Jiroft, Iran.
Konar Sandal is an archaeological complex with two earth mounds located in an ancient city in southeastern Iran. The ruins contain mudbrick structures, platforms, and workshop remains that show how people lived and worked several thousand years ago.
Excavations beginning in 2002 revealed that an important civilization flourished here between 2880 and 2200 BC. Clay tablets and crafted objects indicate that this place held significant importance in the early Persian world.
The objects found here show that people engaged in trade across large distances and connected with societies far away. The pottery and seals reveal working traditions that were part of everyday life and demonstrate how this place fit into broader networks of exchange.
Access to the site requires official permission from authorities since this is an important historical location under official oversight. The surrounding area consists of farmland, and visitors should prepare for dry, open terrain.
In 2006, researchers found an inscribed clay brick with text resembling early writing systems, providing new insights into how writing developed. This discovery helped scholars better understand the history of early language recording.
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