Jiroft (Persian:جيرفت, also Romanized as Jīroft; formerly, Sabzāwārān, Sabzevārān, Sabzevārān-e Jiroft, and Sabzvārān) is a city in and the capital of Jiroft County, Kerman Province, Iran. At the 2006 census, its population was 95,031, in 19,926 families. It is located 230 kilometres (140mi) south of the city of Kerman, and 1,375 kilometres (854mi) south of Tehran along Road 91. In the past it was also called Sabzevaran, and on account of its being very fertile land it is famous as Hend-e-Koochak (the little India).
Jiroft is located in a vast plain, Halil River, on the southern outskirts of the Jebal Barez mountain chain, surrounded by two rivers. The mean elevation of the city is about 650-metres above sea level. The weather of the city is very warm in summer and temperatures are moderate in winter. It is one of the hottest places in Iran.
There is a large dam (Jiroft Dam) upstream the city (40km North-East of Jiroft) on the Halil River (Halilrood). It is under operation since 1992. Having a reservoir of more than 410 million cubic meters of water, irrigates 14200 hectars of the downstream and generates electricity.
The Jiroft Civilization of Ancient Iran (Bronze Age Civilizations)
In this episode, we'll take a look at the relatively recent discovery of the Jiroft civilization and what it could mean for the field of archaeology and our understanding of the ancient Near East.
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Jiroft Culture & The Chlorite "Handbag" Mystery
My report on the 3rd millennium BC Jiroft civilization in Iran and the many mysterious "hangbag" artifacts....called stone weights.
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/447180/Jiroft-a-magnificent-cradle-of-civilization
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jiroft_culture
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/17/Jiroft_tabriz_museum_1.JPG
http://www.heritageinstitute.com/zoroastrianism/kerman/jiroft.htm
http://worldculturalheritagevoices.org/the-ancient-civilization-of-jiroft/
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The Lost Ancient Civilisation of Iran: Links to Ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia & Gobekli Tepi
Back in 2001, flooding caused the Halil River in southeastern Iran to overflow its banks and erode the surrounding lands. Layers of ancient sediment were washed away and what was uncovered were the remains of an ancient, unknown cemetery.
Before archaeologists were alerted locals and looters moved in and artefacts were appearing on the black market, artefacts that relate to an undocumented Bronze Age culture dating back nearly to 5,000, possibly 7,000 years ago.
Excavations began in February 2003 as Iranian archaeologist Yousef Madjidzadeh identified the main necropolis and led the excavation, uncovering evidence of a wealthy, sophisticated lost ancient civilisation that could rival the famous cities of Mesopotamia and Egypt.
But do the artefacts and structures show links to Ancient ...
published: 02 Mar 2021
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Cradle Of Human Civilization In Iran For centuries, Mesopotamia was thought to be the world's oldest civilization. This was generally accepted by most people until a 5,000-year old temple was discovered in Jiroft Historical Site in Iran's southern Kerman province, prompting
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Read more
https://welcometoiran.com/jiroft-cradle-of-human-civilization-in-iran/
published: 15 Apr 2018
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In this episode, we'll take a look at the relatively recent discovery of the Jiroft civilization and what it could mean for the field of archaeology and our und...
In this episode, we'll take a look at the relatively recent discovery of the Jiroft civilization and what it could mean for the field of archaeology and our understanding of the ancient Near East.
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In this episode, we'll take a look at the relatively recent discovery of the Jiroft civilization and what it could mean for the field of archaeology and our understanding of the ancient Near East.
Related Videos:
The Elamites - The Early History of Elam and its People
https://youtu.be/sjfaafRjHvA
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My report on the 3rd millennium BC Jiroft civilization in Iran and the many mysterious "hangbag" artifacts....called stone weights.
https://www.tehrantimes.com...
My report on the 3rd millennium BC Jiroft civilization in Iran and the many mysterious "hangbag" artifacts....called stone weights.
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/447180/Jiroft-a-magnificent-cradle-of-civilization
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jiroft_culture
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/17/Jiroft_tabriz_museum_1.JPG
http://www.heritageinstitute.com/zoroastrianism/kerman/jiroft.htm
http://worldculturalheritagevoices.org/the-ancient-civilization-of-jiroft/
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My report on the 3rd millennium BC Jiroft civilization in Iran and the many mysterious "hangbag" artifacts....called stone weights.
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/447180/Jiroft-a-magnificent-cradle-of-civilization
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jiroft_culture
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/17/Jiroft_tabriz_museum_1.JPG
http://www.heritageinstitute.com/zoroastrianism/kerman/jiroft.htm
http://worldculturalheritagevoices.org/the-ancient-civilization-of-jiroft/
#archaeology #Jiroft #Iran #ancienthistory #Artifacts #ancienthistorynews #Olmecs #handbags #GobekliTepe #mystery #history #symbolism #archaeologynews #Handbag #AncientMystery #HandbagsofHistory #Sumer
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oldest civilization on Earth IRAN 10,000 BC PERSIA New Discovery Jiroft 5000 yers OLD CITY Forst Queen Of Human Civilization PERSIA IRAN 7000 year old human skeleton recovered in south Tehran Ancient Evidence of Agriculture in Iran.
Ancient Civilizations 10,000 BC PERSIA New Discovery Jiroft 5000 yers OLD CITY Forst Queen Of Human Civilization PERSIA Ancient civilizations IRAN 10,000 BC New Discovery Jiroft 5000 yers OLD CITY Forst Queen Of Human Civilization , 7000 year old human skeleton recovered in south Tehran Ancient Evidence of Agriculture in Iran. archaeologistsad third millennium BC
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Back in 2001, flooding caused the Halil River in southeastern Iran to overflow its banks and erode the surrounding lands. Layers of ancient sediment were washed...
Back in 2001, flooding caused the Halil River in southeastern Iran to overflow its banks and erode the surrounding lands. Layers of ancient sediment were washed away and what was uncovered were the remains of an ancient, unknown cemetery.
Before archaeologists were alerted locals and looters moved in and artefacts were appearing on the black market, artefacts that relate to an undocumented Bronze Age culture dating back nearly to 5,000, possibly 7,000 years ago.
Excavations began in February 2003 as Iranian archaeologist Yousef Madjidzadeh identified the main necropolis and led the excavation, uncovering evidence of a wealthy, sophisticated lost ancient civilisation that could rival the famous cities of Mesopotamia and Egypt.
But do the artefacts and structures show links to Ancient Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt and also Gobekli Tepe? Can we link the Pre-Dynastic Naqada Culture of Egypt to the iconography of the Jiroft civilisation? And could all these civilisations be pointing back to the ancient site of Gobekli Tepe? Watch this video to find out and learn more!
All images are taken from Google Images and the below sources for educational purposes only.
Sources:
https://www.nationalgeographic.co.uk/history-and-civilisation/2021/02/buried-for-4000-years-this-ancient-culture-could-expand-the-cradle
https://www.jstor.org/stable/41680288?seq=1#metadata_info_tab_contents
https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/jiroft-0014996
https://www.jstor.org/stable/25651436?seq=1
Back in 2001, flooding caused the Halil River in southeastern Iran to overflow its banks and erode the surrounding lands. Layers of ancient sediment were washed away and what was uncovered were the remains of an ancient, unknown cemetery.
Before archaeologists were alerted locals and looters moved in and artefacts were appearing on the black market, artefacts that relate to an undocumented Bronze Age culture dating back nearly to 5,000, possibly 7,000 years ago.
Excavations began in February 2003 as Iranian archaeologist Yousef Madjidzadeh identified the main necropolis and led the excavation, uncovering evidence of a wealthy, sophisticated lost ancient civilisation that could rival the famous cities of Mesopotamia and Egypt.
But do the artefacts and structures show links to Ancient Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt and also Gobekli Tepe? Can we link the Pre-Dynastic Naqada Culture of Egypt to the iconography of the Jiroft civilisation? And could all these civilisations be pointing back to the ancient site of Gobekli Tepe? Watch this video to find out and learn more!
All images are taken from Google Images and the below sources for educational purposes only.
Sources:
https://www.nationalgeographic.co.uk/history-and-civilisation/2021/02/buried-for-4000-years-this-ancient-culture-could-expand-the-cradle
https://www.jstor.org/stable/41680288?seq=1#metadata_info_tab_contents
https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/jiroft-0014996
https://www.jstor.org/stable/25651436?seq=1
Cradle Of Human Civilization In Iran For centuries, Mesopotamia was thought to be the world's oldest civilization. This was generally accepted by most people un...
Cradle Of Human Civilization In Iran For centuries, Mesopotamia was thought to be the world's oldest civilization. This was generally accepted by most people until a 5,000-year old temple was discovered in Jiroft Historical Site in Iran's southern Kerman province, prompting
.
.
.
Read more
https://welcometoiran.com/jiroft-cradle-of-human-civilization-in-iran/
Cradle Of Human Civilization In Iran For centuries, Mesopotamia was thought to be the world's oldest civilization. This was generally accepted by most people until a 5,000-year old temple was discovered in Jiroft Historical Site in Iran's southern Kerman province, prompting
.
.
.
Read more
https://welcometoiran.com/jiroft-cradle-of-human-civilization-in-iran/
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In this episode, we'll take a look at the relatively recent discovery of the Jiroft civilization and what it could mean for the field of archaeology and our understanding of the ancient Near East.
Related Videos:
The Elamites - The Early History of Elam and its People
https://youtu.be/sjfaafRjHvA
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#jiroft #ancienthistory #archaeology
My report on the 3rd millennium BC Jiroft civilization in Iran and the many mysterious "hangbag" artifacts....called stone weights.
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/447180/Jiroft-a-magnificent-cradle-of-civilization
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jiroft_culture
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/17/Jiroft_tabriz_museum_1.JPG
http://www.heritageinstitute.com/zoroastrianism/kerman/jiroft.htm
http://worldculturalheritagevoices.org/the-ancient-civilization-of-jiroft/
#archaeology #Jiroft #Iran #ancienthistory #Artifacts #ancienthistorynews #Olmecs #handbags #GobekliTepe #mystery #history #symbolism #archaeologynews #Handbag #AncientMystery #HandbagsofHistory #Sumer
oldest civilization on Earth IRAN 10,000 BC PERSIA New Discovery Jiroft 5000 yers OLD CITY Forst Queen Of Human Civilization PERSIA IRAN 7000 year old human skeleton recovered in south Tehran Ancient Evidence of Agriculture in Iran.
Ancient Civilizations 10,000 BC PERSIA New Discovery Jiroft 5000 yers OLD CITY Forst Queen Of Human Civilization PERSIA Ancient civilizations IRAN 10,000 BC New Discovery Jiroft 5000 yers OLD CITY Forst Queen Of Human Civilization , 7000 year old human skeleton recovered in south Tehran Ancient Evidence of Agriculture in Iran. archaeologistsad third millennium BC
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Back in 2001, flooding caused the Halil River in southeastern Iran to overflow its banks and erode the surrounding lands. Layers of ancient sediment were washed away and what was uncovered were the remains of an ancient, unknown cemetery.
Before archaeologists were alerted locals and looters moved in and artefacts were appearing on the black market, artefacts that relate to an undocumented Bronze Age culture dating back nearly to 5,000, possibly 7,000 years ago.
Excavations began in February 2003 as Iranian archaeologist Yousef Madjidzadeh identified the main necropolis and led the excavation, uncovering evidence of a wealthy, sophisticated lost ancient civilisation that could rival the famous cities of Mesopotamia and Egypt.
But do the artefacts and structures show links to Ancient Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt and also Gobekli Tepe? Can we link the Pre-Dynastic Naqada Culture of Egypt to the iconography of the Jiroft civilisation? And could all these civilisations be pointing back to the ancient site of Gobekli Tepe? Watch this video to find out and learn more!
All images are taken from Google Images and the below sources for educational purposes only.
Sources:
https://www.nationalgeographic.co.uk/history-and-civilisation/2021/02/buried-for-4000-years-this-ancient-culture-could-expand-the-cradle
https://www.jstor.org/stable/41680288?seq=1#metadata_info_tab_contents
https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/jiroft-0014996
https://www.jstor.org/stable/25651436?seq=1
Cradle Of Human Civilization In Iran For centuries, Mesopotamia was thought to be the world's oldest civilization. This was generally accepted by most people until a 5,000-year old temple was discovered in Jiroft Historical Site in Iran's southern Kerman province, prompting
.
.
.
Read more
https://welcometoiran.com/jiroft-cradle-of-human-civilization-in-iran/
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Jiroft (Persian:جيرفت, also Romanized as Jīroft; formerly, Sabzāwārān, Sabzevārān, Sabzevārān-e Jiroft, and Sabzvārān) is a city in and the capital of Jiroft County, Kerman Province, Iran. At the 2006 census, its population was 95,031, in 19,926 families. It is located 230 kilometres (140mi) south of the city of Kerman, and 1,375 kilometres (854mi) south of Tehran along Road 91. In the past it was also called Sabzevaran, and on account of its being very fertile land it is famous as Hend-e-Koochak (the little India).
Jiroft is located in a vast plain, Halil River, on the southern outskirts of the Jebal Barez mountain chain, surrounded by two rivers. The mean elevation of the city is about 650-metres above sea level. The weather of the city is very warm in summer and temperatures are moderate in winter. It is one of the hottest places in Iran.
There is a large dam (Jiroft Dam) upstream the city (40km North-East of Jiroft) on the Halil River (Halilrood). It is under operation since 1992. Having a reservoir of more than 410 million cubic meters of water, irrigates 14200 hectars of the downstream and generates electricity.
The lipstick, which was discovered in 2001 along with other antiquities when the Halil River flooded several 3rd millennium BCE graveyards, was displayed in a vial that looked like a modern lipstick tube ... .