cqguoyicom
Shahr-I Sokhta, meaning “Burnt City”, is located in the Sistan and Baluchestan Province in southeastern Iran, along the banks of the Helmand River. It is a major archaeological site from the Bronze Age period, closely related to the Jiroft culture, and was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2014.
Built around 3200 BC, Shahr-I Sokhta now only preserves the remains of an adobe city and a large number of archaeological discoveries, representing the emergence of complex social groups in eastern Iran. By 1800 BC, the city was densely populated and divided into several distinct areas, including residential areas, industrial zones, and cemeteries. Changes in water sources and climate eventually led to the abandonment of the city in the 2nd millennium BC. The vast amount of items buried underground have been excavated and well preserved due to the dry climate, making this area an ideal place for studying social groups of the third millennium BC.
Reasons to visit: Newly added UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2014
Continent: Asia
Country: Iran
Province: Sistan and Baluchestan Province
