Ginnig

Ginnig is a significant archaeological site in Upper Mesopotamia, located in modern Iraq's Nineveh Governorate. The site, characterized by a settlement mound or tell, provides critical evidence of habitation from the Pre-Pottery Neolithic B (PPNB) to the Pottery Neolithic period, a transitional phase in human prehistory. Excavations have revealed a nearly complete structure with tauf walls, consisting of small, irregular rooms possibly built through an agglutinative process. Ritual deposits, including animal bones, were discovered in association with these structures, suggesting ritualistic activities related to building usage. The presence of early ceramic materials alongside aceramic levels underscores the site's importance for understanding early ceramic development in Upper Mesopotamia. Ginnig offers valuable insights into domestic architecture and ritual practices during the Neolithic period.