Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Location
About
Bassetki is an archaeological site located in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, associated with a large Bronze Age city that flourished around 3000 BCE. The city was protected by a defensive wall constructed around 2700 BCE and featured an extensive road network connecting it to Mesopotamia and Anatolia by c. 1800 BCE. The site is notable for its connection to the ancient city of Mardaman, as revealed by cuneiform tablets dating back to the Middle Assyrian Empire, around 1250 BCE. Archaeological excavations have uncovered a variety of structures, including residential districts, a palatial building, and storage jars containing cuneiform tablets. The site holds significant historical importance due to its continuous occupation through various periods and its role in regional trade and communication networks.
Archaeological Features
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Storage Structures
Defensive Structures
Burial and Funerary Structures
Artistic and Decorative Features
Domestic and Habitation Structures
Transportation and Communication Structures
Historical Timeline
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Details
- Country
- Iraq
- Source
- Wikipedia
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