Tillya tepe

settlement · 100 BC – 99 AD

Tillya tepe ("Golden Hill" or "Golden Mound") is an archaeological site in northern Afghanistan near Sheberghan. A hoard of approx. 20,000 gold ornaments and coins were discovered in six tombs dating to the first century BC.

Tillya tepe
Coordinates
36.69461, 65.78969
Dating
attested

Sources

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Tillya tepe — Ancient Maps