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Verified places tagged “chogha mish” in Iran · Mysteria

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Verified places tagged “chogha mish” in Iran

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🇮🇷 Iran

🇮🇷 Iran · Tell

Chogha Mish

Late Neolithic through Middle Elamite (c.6800–2000 BCE); Archaic Susiana, Middle Susiana, Uruk, Susa II, Elamite · Susiana (Archaic–Middle) → Uruk–Susa II (Proto-Elamite) → Elamite (Susa III)

Susiana proto-literate tell (c.4400–3100 BCE) with early seals and Burnt Building — Delougaz/Kantor type-site for Susa plain (20 ha).

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🇮🇷 Iran · Pyramid

Ziggurat of Chogha Mish (Proto-Urban High Temple)

Chalcolithic to Late Uruk (Susa A) · Susiana Elamite (Proto-Elamite horizon)

Chalcolithic high temple platform at Chogha Mish c.4000–3100 BCE: 27 m mound with proto-urban administration and early sealings, Susiana precursor to Elamite ziggurats.