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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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Eridu, located in Lower Mesopotamia near modern Basra, is one of the earliest known cities, founded around 5400 BCE during the Ubaid period. It is renowned for its religious significance, particularly the temple dedicated to the god Enki, which evolved into a ziggurat in the Ur III period. The site contains evidence of occupation through various periods, including the Early Dynastic and Bronze Age, marked by significant construction such as palaces and temples. Eridu's decline is attributed to environmental factors, notably increased soil salinity, leading to its abandonment around 600 BCE. The city holds immense archaeological value, providing insights into early urban development and religious practices in Mesopotamia.
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