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Chalcolithic
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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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Eshnunna, known today as Tell Asmar, was a prominent ancient city located in central Mesopotamia, within the modern Diyala Governorate of Iraq. The city was a significant cultural and political center during the Early to Late Bronze Age, hosting a diverse range of structures including palaces, temples, and complex water management systems. Eshnunna holds archaeological importance due to its well-preserved architectural features and artifacts such as the Tell Asmar Hoard, a collection of statues depicting gods and worshipers. Eshnunna's strategic location made it a vital trade hub, linking Mesopotamian and Elamite cultures. Its dynamic history, marked by periods of independence, subjugation, and cultural exchange, reflects the broader geopolitical shifts within ancient Mesopotamia.
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