Journal of Iran's Pre Islamic Archaeological Essays

Journal of Iran's Pre Islamic Archaeological Essays

Stratigraphic Study of Tappeh Barde Konte Mannaea Site in Mahabad County

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Tappeh Barde Konte site is located in the south of Lake Urmia basin in Mahabbad County in West Azarbaijan Province. This site which consists of handmade rocky architectural works such as stairs, holes, tunnels, and engraved walls is near the Fakhrigah crypt grave site. Analyzing the pottery data obtained from stratigraphic study of this site indicates that the site dates back to Iron Age III, and its pottery resembles to those found in other Mannaea sites such as Tappeh Qalaichi in Bukan, Tappeh Ziwiye, Qal’e Bardine, Tappeh Rabat, Zendan-e-soleiman, and Kultarike. This study, which is a fundamental historical research due to its objective, presents the results of the first season of stratigraphic studies of Barde Konte site which led to the identification of Mannaea settlement in this site.
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