Oldest Evidence of Humans in Iran

Explore the fascinating archaeological discoveries revealing Iran's pivotal role as a bridge for prehistoric human societies in this TEDxEsfahan talk. Delve into the Paleolithic era, spanning approximately 2 million years, and uncover the various human groups that inhabited the Iranian geographical area. Learn about the Qaleh Kurd cave in Qazvin province, Iran's oldest known archaeological site, and its groundbreaking findings from joint Iranian-French excavations. Discover the significance of a 175,000-year-old Neanderthal child's tooth and other cultural artifacts unearthed at the site. Gain insights into the latest dating techniques that have established Qaleh Kurd cave as the oldest human settlement in the Iranian plateau, with layers dating back over 455,000 years. Join archaeologist Hamed Vahdati Nasab as he shares his expertise on Neanderthal facial morphology, ancient DNA analysis, and bioarchaeology, offering a comprehensive look at the earliest evidence of human presence in Iran.