Definition: The archaeological site of Tappeh Sialk is an important Early Neolithic site near the modern town of Kashan in Iran, with occupations dated to as early as 6000 BC. The site contains one of the oldest ziggurats in the world, said to be 7500 years old, and belonging to the Elamite civilization. The site was excavated by French archaeologists Georges Contenau and Roman Ghirshman in the 1930s, at least partly funded by the Louvre Museum, where some of the artifacts are still stored.
This glossary entry is part of the Dictionary of Archaeology. Sources for the term include the references listed on the front page of the Dictionary, and the websites listed in the sidebar.
This glossary entry is part of the Dictionary of Archaeology. Sources for the term include the references listed on the front page of the Dictionary, and the websites listed in the sidebar.
Alternate Spellings: Tappeh-ye, Tepe, or Teppe Sialk. Tepe means "mound" or "hill" in Arabic and transliterations vary.
