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M'lefaat
36.3000° N, 43.5500° E
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M'lefaat is an archaeological tell located in Upper Mesopotamia, northern Iraq. It was occupied during the Pre-Pottery Neolithic A period, approximately around 10,000 BCE to 8,800 BCE. The site is notable for its small size, covering an area of 0.7 hectares, and is characterized by the Taurus-Zagros Round House Horizon, indicating the presence of domestic habitation structures. M'lefaat lies near the Khazir River and is situated in a moist steppe environment that could have supported savanna-type vegetation. The environmental conditions would have been conducive to early agricultural practices, potentially allowing winter cultivation without the need for artificial irrigation. M'lefaat is part of a cluster of early Neolithic sites in northern Iraq, contributing valuable insights into early human settlement and adaptation in the region.
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Pre-Pottery Neolithic A occupation
circa 10,000 BCE - 8,800 BCE
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