Excavations of the sites of Konar Sandal South and North near Jiroft in south-central Iran have revealed a hitherto unknown civilization of the Early Bronze Age that interacted with societies in Mesopotamia, the Indus valley and Central Asia. The new excavations have produced an extensive ceramic assemblage, and monumental, domestic, and craft production areas. Most interesting among the finds are more than 400 seal impressions of cylinder and stamp seals used in economic administration.

Where
Iran

When
Early Bronze Age (3000–2000 BC)

Researchers
Dr. Youssef Madjidzadeh, Iranian Cultural Heritage and Tourism Organization
Dr. Holly Pittman,University of Pennsylvania

Sponsors
University of Pennsylvania