Gilan province

province of Iran

thumb|right|230px|Golden Cup depicting Griffin-like figures and winged bulls. Excavated at Marlik, Gilan, Iran. First half of first millennium BC. thumb|Golden necklace of three Swastikas found in Marlik, dates back to first millennium B.C. Marlik is an ancient site near Roudbar in Gilan, in northern Iran. Marlik, also known as Cheragh-Ali Tepe is located in the valley of Gohar Rud (gem river), a tributary of Sepid Rud in Gilan Province in Northern Iran, Marlik. Marlik is the site of a royal cemetery, and artifacts found at this site date back to 3,000 years ago. Some of the artifacts contain

traditional kebab from northern cities of Iran, consisting of meat marinated in walnuts, pomegranate, parsley, olive oil, and garlic, cooked on skewers over charcoal

aspect of history