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Choga Mami
33.8833° N, 45.4500° E
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Choga Mami, located in Diyala province, Eastern Iraq, is an archaeologically significant site characterized by its early use of canal irrigation dating back to approximately 6000 BCE. This Samarran settlement features mud-brick architecture, including rectangular houses and a guard tower. The site offers insights into the chronological relationships between North and South Mesopotamian cultures and their connections with Iran, marked by innovations such as irrigation, new grain types, and domestic cattle. Artifacts include Samarran painted pottery and clay female figurines, reflecting the cultural practices of the time. Excavated by David and Joan Oates, Choga Mami reveals a complex settlement structure and agricultural practices facilitated by extensive irrigation channels.
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Choga Mami Settlement
late 6th millennium BCE
First Canal Irrigation
6000 BCE
End of Samarran Period
4800 BCE
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