Zarzian

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Scope note
Refers to the Paleolithic period from about 25,000 to 10,000 BCE in the Zagros Mountains in Iran. The period is characterized by a high quality of craftsmanship of everyday tools, the use of imported seashells for ornamentation, and bone tools.
Zarzian
Accepted term: 06-May-2024