According to the latest data obtained through the archaeological excavations of the Neolithic sites Tumba near the village of Dolno Palcishte (1987/88) and under the village Tumba near the village of Stenche (2000), the oldest traces of life in the Polog Valley are dated 8,000 years ago or more precisely as from 6100. Numerous excavated fragments originate from these sites, but also fully preserved pieces of pottery, but also altars and statuettes devoted to the female cult. Most of Tetovo stretches in the plain area, and only a smaller part lies on the slopes of Baltepe, a hill 806 metres high. The absolute altitude of the city ranges between 450 and 500 metres. Lately, urban planners are making efforts for the city to extend to the mountainous area that is mildly elevated and favourable for a city construction district.
