Kutlug-Tepe

Kutlug-Tepe is an archaeological site located in northern Afghanistan, specifically in the Bactrian plain. The site is a tell, a mound formed by successive layers of human occupation over a long period. Investigations at Kutlug-Tepe have revealed evidence of a Bronze Age settlement, dating back to the late 3rd and early 2nd millennia BCE. Finds from the site include pottery, metal objects (primarily bronze), and evidence of agricultural practices. The site is significant for understanding the cultural and economic development of Bactria during the Bronze Age, providing insights into the connections and interactions between different cultural groups in Central Asia during this period. It is often studied in conjunction with other important Bactrian archaeological sites like Dashly-Tepe and Gonur-Depe to reconstruct the Bactria-Margiana Archaeological Complex (BMAC), also known as the Oxus Civilization. The BMAC represents a sophisticated urban civilization that flourished in Central Asia during the Bronze Age.