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Malek Tappeh

Coordinates: 34°33′01″N 46°51′59″E / 34.55028°N 46.86639°E / 34.55028; 46.86639
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Malek Tappeh
ملك تپه
village
Malek Tappeh is located in Iran
Malek Tappeh
Malek Tappeh
Coordinates: 34°33′01″N 46°51′59″E / 34.55028°N 46.86639°E / 34.55028; 46.86639
Country Iran
ProvinceKermanshah
CountyKermanshah
BakhshCentral
Rural DistrictMiyan Darband
Population
 (2006)
 • Total
54
Time zoneUTC+3:30 (IRST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+4:30 (IRDT)

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.

Population

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At the 2006 census, its population was 54, in 17 families.[2]

Ancient Artifacts

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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

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  1. ^ 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".
  2. ^ "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006)" (Excel). Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original on 2011-09-20.
  3. ^ "Bull-Shaped Jug, Ancient Near East collection - World Museum, Liverpool museums". Bull-Shaped Jug. National Museums Liverpool. Retrieved September 6, 2018.
  4. ^ "Bull-Shaped Jug, Ancient Near East collection - World Museum, Liverpool museums". National Museums Liverpool. Retrieved September 6, 2018.
  5. ^ "Ram-Shaped Jug, Ancient Near East collection - World Museum, Liverpool museums". National Museums Liverpool. Retrieved September 6, 2018.
  6. ^ "Scabbard Chape, Ancient Near East collection - World Museum, Liverpool museums". Retrieved September 6, 2018.