Tepe Hissar, Archaeological site in Damghan, Iran.
The archaeological complex spans across 200 hectares with multiple mounds and contains a central tell measuring 12 hectares in diameter.
Excavations conducted in 1931 by the University of Pennsylvania revealed continuous human settlements from 3900 to 1900 BCE, including a Sasanian Empire palace.
The excavated artifacts display advanced metallurgy techniques and pottery production methods that connected Mesopotamian and Central Asian civilizations through trade networks.
The location sits 3 kilometers southeast of Damghan city and includes several research areas where visitors can observe ongoing archaeological investigations.
Metal production evidence from the Chalcolithic period includes weapons, tools, and luxury items indicating an advanced economic system for that era.
Location: Semnan Province
GPS coordinates: 36.15570,54.37961
Latest update: March 8, 2025 21:03
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