Malek Tappeh
Malek Tappeh (Persian: ملك تپه, also Romanized as Malek Tappeh; also known as Malik Tappeh and Malik Tepe)[1] is a village in Miyan Darband Rural District, in the Central District of Kermanshah County, Kermanshah Province, Iran.
Malek Tappeh
ملك تپه | |
|---|---|
village | |
  Malek Tappeh | |
| Coordinates: 34°33′01″N 46°51′59″E | |
| Country |  Iran |
| Province | Kermanshah |
| County | Kermanshah |
| Bakhsh | Central |
| Rural District | Miyan Darband |
| Population (2006) | |
| • Total | 54 |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+4:30 (IRDT) |
Population
At the 2006 census, its population was 54, in 17 families.[2]
Ancient Artifacts
A number of artifacts have been found in Malek Tappeh dating back to the 12,000 BC. These include bull-shaped jugs,[3][4] ram-shaped jugs,[5] and more.[6]
References
- Malek Tappeh can be found at GEOnet Names Server, at this link, by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "-3073772" in the "Unique Feature Id" form, and clicking on "Search Database".
- "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006)". Islamic Republic of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 2011-11-11.
- "Bull-Shaped Jug, Ancient Near East collection - World Museum, Liverpool museums". Bull-Shaped Jug. National Museums Liverpool. Retrieved September 6, 2018.
- "Bull-Shaped Jug, Ancient Near East collection - World Museum, Liverpool museums". National Museums Liverpool. Retrieved September 6, 2018.
- "Ram-Shaped Jug, Ancient Near East collection - World Museum, Liverpool museums". National Museums Liverpool. Retrieved September 6, 2018.
- "Scabbard Chape, Ancient Near East collection - World Museum, Liverpool museums". Retrieved September 6, 2018.
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