In geology, the plateau region of Iran primarily formed from the accretionary Gondwanan terranes between the Turan platform to the north and the Main Zagros Thrust; the suture … See more

The Iranian Plateau in geology refers to a geographical area north of the great folded mountain belts resulting from the collision of the See more

Archaeological sites and cultures of the Iranian Plateau include:
• Mehrgarh, predecessor of Indus Valley civilization See more

The plateau is abundant with wildlife including leopards, bears, hyenas, wild boars, ibex, gazelles, and mouflons. These animals are mostly found in the wooded mountains of … See more

The Iranian plateau may have played a major role in the expansion of modern humans after the Out of Africa migration, serving as … See more

The plateau has historical oak and poplar forests. Oak forests are found around Shiraz. Aspen, elm, ash, willow, walnut, pine, and See more

The Iranian Plateau harvests trees for making doors, ploughs, and baskets. Fruit is grown also. Pears, apples, apricots, quince, plums, nectarines, cherries, mulberries, … See more