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Mesolithic
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Classical Period
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Early Modern Period
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Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
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Bad-tibira, an ancient Sumerian city, holds a significant place in early Mesopotamian history. Located between Ash Shatrah and Tell as-Senkereh in southern Iraq, it was a notable center during the Early Bronze Age. Known for its association with metallurgy, its name translates to 'Wall of the Copper Worker' or 'Fortress of the Smiths.' The city is mentioned in the Sumerian King List as one of the antediluvian cities and is linked to figures such as Dumuzid the Shepherd. Archaeologically, Bad-tibira is important for its religious and water management structures, including the Iturungal canal built by Ur-Nammu and temples dedicated to deities like Inanna and Kittum. The site encapsulates the political and cultural dynamics of Sumer, switching control between city-states like Larsa and Isin in later periods.
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