Tepe Fullol
Ruins Bronze Age archaeological site with notable metal finds
Tepe Fullol in Baghlan Province marks an archaeological site where Bronze Age metalwork and artifacts were found; the location matters to historians and archaeologists.
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Tepe Fullol is an archaeological mound (tell) in Baghlan Province in northern Afghanistan notable for Bronze Age finds. Excavations in the 1970s uncovered a hoard of gold vessels and ornaments that date to the early to middle Bronze Age and indicate high-status local metallurgy and trade connections.
The site produced metalwork that has been used to link northern Afghan craft and exchange networks to wider contemporaneous cultures in Central Asia. The finds are important for understanding social complexity and long-distance contacts in the third millennium BCE.
Tepe Fullol lies in Baghlan Province in northern Afghanistan; the site is inland from the northern plains and sits within the broader archaeological landscape of ancient settlement mounds in the region.
- Gold finds: Archaeological excavations in the 1970s recovered a hoard of gold vessels and ornaments associated with Bronze Age burial contexts.
How to Get to Tepe Fullol #
Tepe Fullol is in Baghlan Province of northern Afghanistan. Given regional security and restricted access to archaeological sites, travel is generally not practical for independent visitors; any approach should be coordinated with Afghan authorities and professional archaeological teams. Nearest urban centres require road travel and the condition of routes can vary widely.
Tips for Visiting Tepe Fullol #
- If researching archaeological context, consult publications on the Oxus civilization and Afghan gold hoards for more background.
- Access to the site is extremely limited given regional security; rely on published excavations rather than attempting an unsupervised visit.
Best Time to Visit Tepe Fullol #
Access and safety considerations make timing more about regional conditions and security than weather alone.
Weather & Climate near Tepe Fullol #
Tepe Fullol's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Continental (Dry Summer) - Hot-Summer Continental (Dry Summer) climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -5°C to 33°C. Moderate rainfall (541 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 4°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -4°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 2°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (122 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (121 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 16°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 33°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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August
August is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 17°C. The driest month with just 1 mm and clear sunny skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 12°C. The driest month with just 1 mm and clear sunny skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 6°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 1°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
