Architectural Phases of Ali Abad Tape, Northwestern Iran

Nader Faraji, M.P. Mahadevaiah

Abstract: Ali Abad Tape is located in the northern part of Bukan city, north-west of Iran. A stratigraphic excavation has been done at this site recently and different objects such as pottery, animal bones, lithic tools, animal figurines and etc. have been revealed during the excavation. In addition to, nine architectural phases in various layers brought to light at the prehistoric site of Ali Abad. Stone and mud-brick as well as clay mortar have been used for construction of buildings.

Keywords: Ali Abad, Architectural Phases, Bronze Age, Northwestern Iran