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Jarmo

Neolithic village in Iraqi Kurdistan

Time Periods

Paleolithic

Paleolithic

Mesolithic

Mesolithic

Neolithic

Neolithic

Chalcolithic

Chalcolithic

Bronze Age

Bronze Age

Iron Age

Iron Age

Classical Period

Classical Period

Post-Classical Period

Post-Classical Period

Early Modern Period

Early Modern Period

Industrial Period

Industrial Period

Contemporary Period

Contemporary Period

About

Jarmo is an archaeological site in Iraqi Kurdistan, nestled in the foothills of the Zagros Mountains at an altitude of 800 meters. This Neolithic village, spanning approximately 12,000 to 16,000 square meters, dates back to around 7090 BCE, with evidence of habitation until 4950 BCE. The site consists of about 25 adobe houses with stone foundations, indicating a permanent settlement of roughly 150 inhabitants. Jarmo is significant for its early evidence of agriculture, showcasing domesticated wheat, barley, and lentils, as well as animal husbandry with goats, sheep, and dogs. The presence of obsidian from Lake Van and ornamental shells from the Persian Gulf suggests early trade networks. Jarmo also boasts one of the earliest instances of pottery in Mesopotamia, along with clay figurines hinting at religious practices. The multidisciplinary approach used during the 1954-55 excavations set a precedent for future archaeological research methods.

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Archaeological Features

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Storage Structures

Granaries

Animal Husbandry Features

Animal Pens

Industrial and Craft Structures

Workshops

Artistic and Decorative Features

Human Figurines

Agricultural and Land Use Features

Cattle Pens

Domestic and Habitation Structures

Villages

Historical Timeline

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Details

Country
Iraq
Source
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