Yafteh, Prehistoric cave and archaeological site in Khorramabad, Iran
The karst cave sits at the base of Yafteh Mountain within the Zagros Mountains range, featuring multiple chambers containing Paleolithic artifacts and remains.
American archaeologists Frank Hole and Kent Flannery first discovered and excavated the site during the 1960s, revealing a sequence of Upper Paleolithic settlements.
The excavations uncovered numerous decorative items made from marine shells, animal teeth, and hematite, indicating advanced artistic abilities of early inhabitants.
Located 13 kilometers west of Khorramabad in Lurestan province, the cave maintains steady temperatures and contains multiple archaeological research zones.
Carbon-14 dating confirms human occupation between 28,000 and 35,000 years ago, making it the Iranian Paleolithic site with the most dated specimens.
GPS coordinates: 33.56703,48.27392
Latest update: March 8, 2025 21:03
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