Shahr-e Sukhteh, also known as the Burnt City, is an archaeological site located in the southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchistan, Iran. The city was founded around 3200 BCE, making it one of the oldest known cities in the world.

The Burnt City covers an area of approximately 150 hectares and is composed of a central citadel and residential areas, with an extensive cemetery located to the east. The city was once a hub of trade and industry, with evidence of metalworking, weaving, and pottery production.

Archaeologists have uncovered a wealth of artifacts at the site, including a complex irrigation system, a script that has yet to be deciphered, and over 30,000 individual objects, such as pottery, jewelry, and tools. The most famous discovery at the site is a woman’s skeleton that dates back to around 2900 BCE and is believed to be one of the world's oldest known examples of brain surgery.

The city was destroyed and abandoned around 1800 BCE for unknown reasons, and its ruins remained hidden beneath the sand until it was rediscovered in the 20th century. Shahr-e Sukhteh has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in recognition of its outstanding universal value as an important center of trade and innovation in the Bronze Age.