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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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Haradum, also known as Khirbit ed-Diniye, was a strategically located ancient city in the Near East, situated on the middle Euphrates River. The city was initially settled under the control of Eshnunna and became a notable settlement under the First Dynasty of Babylon during the 18th century BCE. Haradum is one of the earliest examples of urban planning, with a rectilinear layout and straight streets, featuring two temples dedicated to Ishtar and Adad. Noteworthy defensive structures include its fortification walls and later the Neo-Assyrian fortress built on the site. The archaeological site, covering approximately 1.5 hectares, has provided significant insights into the domestic, religious, and military aspects of ancient Mesopotamian life, with numerous cuneiform tablets found documenting everyday activities and divination practices.
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- Iraq
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