Archaeologists have discovered a remarkable Bronze Age tomb containing 34 ornate grave goods at Tepe Chalow in northeastern Iran, shedding new light on the sophisticated Greater Khorasan Civilization that once dominated Central Asian trade routes. The burial is of a young woman, no older than 18, and is the richest grave ever found at this significant archaeological site.
According to the research recently published in the Journal of the British Institute of Persian Studies, Iran, the tomb, designated Grave No. 12, contained an extraordinary collection of artifacts crafted from gold, ivory, lapis lazuli, chlorite, and bronze. Among the most striking finds were decorated cosmetic vessels, a bronze pin shaped like a hand holding a rosette, and a seal featuring symbolic motifs that suggest the young woman may have played an important role in trade or administrative functions within her society.
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