Yuke-Tepe

Yuke-Tepe is a tell site located in northern Afghanistan, specifically in the Bactria-Margiana Archaeological Complex (BMAC) region. Archaeological investigations at Yuke-Tepe have revealed evidence of occupation spanning from the Bronze Age (approximately 3rd millennium BCE) through the Iron Age and later periods. The site's significance lies in its contribution to understanding the cultural interactions and developments within the BMAC and its relationships with neighboring civilizations, including those in Mesopotamia and the Indus Valley. Pottery, metal artifacts, and architectural remains uncovered at Yuke-Tepe offer valuable insights into the daily life, trade networks, and social structures of the people who inhabited the region during these periods. The site's stratigraphic sequence allows for the reconstruction of settlement patterns and cultural changes over time.