of the Sumerian sources may have been located in this area. Also, according to Iranian archaeologist Hassan Fazeli Nashli, some 900 Bronze Age sites have been documented in the Sistan Basin, which is located further to the east, mostly in Afghanistan. According to recent research, Shahdad increased in size from the middle of third millennium BC (2500 BC), and was flourishing for more than 500 years. The ancient site is located north of modern town. The oldest known metal flag in human history was found in this city. References External links Populated places in Kerman County Cities in Kerman Province Jiroft culture