Tepe Sagzabad

Tepe Sagzabad (also spelled Segzabad, Segazabad, Sagz Abad, Saqz Abad) is a significant archaeological mound on the Qazvin Plain of north-central Iran near the modern town of Sagezabad. It is known for its extensive remains from the Chalcolithic, Bronze, Iron, and Achaemenid periods. It is a key part of the Sagzabad archaeological complex, which is a larger cluster of prehistoric sites that also includes Tepe Zagheh and Tepe Ghabristan. Tepe Sagzabad is also known in archaeological literature as Qareh Tape (also spelled Qara Tepe, Ghareh Tappeh). Archaeological deposits at the site span approximately 9 meters, indicating thousands of years of settlement. Tepe Sagzabad plays an important role in understanding the Central Iranian Plateau’s ancient human settlements, and offers valuable insights into the region’s sociocultural and technological development over this long period. Tepe Sagzabad is situated in a strategic location serving as a vital crossroads for the movement of people, goods, and ideas between the East and West.

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