363. The Archaeology of Godin Tepe, Iran

December 29, 2011

Head to the Royal Ontario Museum today to check out The Archaeology of Godin Tepe, Iran. The 30-metre high ruins called “Godin Tepe” contains amazingly well-preserved artifacts from 4500 to 500 BCE, much of which is on display at the ROM, including jewelry, pottery, jars and cups. In the 60s, the ROM sent an archaeological expedition to Iran to dig through Godin Tepe, the result of which was “the longest and best-preserved sequence of human occupation in the region, which as changed the way scholars understand the prehistory of Iran.” Enjoy the fruits of those archaeologists’ labour today, as you discover the history of Iran’s ancient communities.

The Archaeology of Godin Tepe, Iran

For more information on this exhibit, and to purchase tickets to the ROM online, go to www.rom.on.ca!