Kangavar — Anahita Temple North Column (Kermanshah)
Anahita Column N
Bronze Age to Classical (2000 BCE–500 CE)·Multi-period temple culture·🇮🇷 Kermanshah, Kangavar, Iran
About
About Kangavar — Anahita Temple North Column (Kermanshah)
Kangavar — Anahita Temple North Column (Kermanshah) in Kermanshah, Kangavar, Iran is a Bronze Age to Classical (2000 BCE–500 CE) temple complex attributed to Multi-period temple culture. Systematic survey and photogrammetry document radiocarbon sequence. The site includes a principal citadel and domestic quarter. Dimensions temple 32 m × 18 m; court 45 m × 30 m; area 16.5 ha. Excavation partially-excavated; condition ruins. Peer-reviewed reports and georeferenced plans available.
Why it mattersKey Multi-period temple culture temple-complex with stratified sequence and landscape setting at 1450 m elevation.
Open questions
Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Chronology and phasing
- 02Relation to regional network
Theories
- 01Ceremonial centre
- 02Elite residence hypothesis
Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.
History
How it came to be
- Built
- c. 1500 BCE
- Period
- Bronze Age to Classical (2000 BCE–500 CE)
- Culture
- Multi-period temple culture
- Purpose
- Temple and sanctuary complex
- Rediscovered
- 1970
- Excavation
- Partially excavated
c. 1500 BCE
Initial construction / foundation
c. 1093 BCE
Major refurbishment / second phase
1901
Modern rediscovery and excavation
On the ground
Structures & features
34.5000° N · 47.9600° E · 1450 m · 3 mapped features
Main Temple Cella
cellaMain Temple Cella at Kangavar — Anahita Temple North Column (Kermanshah) — cella with stratified deposits
34.5023° N · 47.9605° ENorth Court Ancillary
courtNorth Court Ancillary at Kangavar — Anahita Temple North Column (Kermanshah) — court with stratified deposits
34.4982° N · 47.9602° EPylon Gate
pylonPylon Gate at Kangavar — Anahita Temple North Column (Kermanshah) — pylon with stratified deposits
34.5022° N · 47.9576° E