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Proto-Elamite (period)
Historical period of Iranian civilization (c. 3200–2700 BCE) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the script, see Proto-Elamite script.
The Proto-Elamite period, also known as Susa III, is a chronological era in the ancient history of the area of Elam, dating from c. 3100 BC to 2700 BC.[1][3] In archaeological terms this corresponds to the late Banesh period. Proto-Elamite sites are recognized as the oldest civilization in Iran. The Proto-Elamite script is an Early Bronze Age writing system briefly in use before the introduction of Elamite cuneiform.
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