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Me-Turan
34.2144° N, 45.0847° E
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Me-Turan, an archaeological site located in Diyala Governorate, Iraq, encompasses the ancient city around Tell Haddad and Tell al-Sib mounds. The site reveals a rich historical timeline, being occupied during the Isin-Larsa, Old Babylonian, Kassite, and Neo-Assyrian periods. Excavations uncovered substantial finds, including around 1000 cuneiform tablets, showcasing economic, mathematical, medical, and incantation texts. A notable Neo-Assyrian temple, E-šahulla dedicated to Nergal, was found, illustrating the site's religious importance. The presence of Old Babylonian defensive walls and Parthian kilns highlights the city's architectural and industrial aspects. Me-Turan's occupation history and diverse archaeological remains underscore its significance in understanding ancient Mesopotamian urban and cultural development.
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Isin-Larsa occupation
2000 BCE
Old Babylonian period control
1900 BCE
Kassite period habitation
1400 BCE
Neo-Assyrian period occupation
700 BCE
Archaeological Features
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Storage Structures
Defensive Structures
Industrial and Craft Structures
Religious and Ritual Structures
Domestic and Habitation Structures
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