Tureng Tepe

Dating back to the third millennium BC, Tureng Tepe lies 17 kilometres northeast of the city, in a village of the same name with a natural pond. The site is of special archaeological importance and is included in Iran's National Heritage list under its own registration number.

This ancient area includes the Great Cemetery Mound, the Small Mound, the Village and the South Mound. Various excavations here have shown that the mounds were settled or used from the fourth or even fifth millennium BC. Numerous cultural layers and a wide variety of pottery highlight the site's importance in the history of northern Iran.

To reach the ancient site of Tureng Tepe, drive from Gorgan toward Mashhad and turn onto the Tureng Tepe side road. Road signs along the way will guide you to the destination. The best time to visit is spring and early autumn, when the weather is milder and conditions are better for sightseeing. Visitors are advised to help protect the site: do not remove any stones or pottery fragments, and stay on the designated paths so that this valuable heritage is preserved for future generations.