Qalat-i Dinka

Qalat-i Dinka is an archaeological site in Iraq, situated on the Little Zab River in the Sulaymaniyah Governorate. The site primarily contains the remains of a Neo-Assyrian city occupying about 60 hectares, though its ancient name remains unknown. Modern looting has complicated the excavation efforts. Excavations reveal a multi-period occupation, with evidence dating back to the Copper Age, including a furnace. The city's layout is understood through magnometric surveys, revealing residential buildings made of rubble, a large hall with a brick-paved floor, and a citadel area. The site yielded ceramics, cylinder seals, and bronze items, along with Sassanid period graves containing jewelry. This site offers insights into the region's urban development and cultural transitions from ancient times through the classical periods.