Unearthing the Significance of the Jiroft Civilization

The Konar Sandal site in southeastern Iran, discovered after a 2001 flood, revealed a Bronze Age urban settlement. This site, near Jiroft, includes burial mounds and a fortified citadel, suggesting a sophisticated civilization. The findings challenge the notion of Mesopotamia as the sole cradle of civilization. Artefacts and tablets found at the site indicate a culturally advanced society, possibly linked to the legendary Arata or Mahashi kingdoms. The discovery prompts a reevaluation of ancient civilizations' interactions and influences.

What are the names of the two burial mounds found at the Konar Sandal site?

What challenges did the initial discoverers of the Jiroft site face?

What theories exist regarding the identity of the lost Jiroft civilization?

How did the findings at Jiroft challenge previous notions of civilization origins?