Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
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Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
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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Sippar-Amnanum, located in modern-day Iraq, was an ancient city approximately 70 kilometers north of Babylon. It served as a sister city to Sippar, with its occupation tracing back to the Akkadian Empire and continuing through the Ur III and Old Babylonian periods. The city was fortified with defensive walls and featured several important temples, including the Eulmash temple dedicated to the goddess Annunitum, which underwent multiple reconstructions by Kassite and Neo-Babylonian rulers. Archaeological excavations have uncovered substantial remains, including a city layout and numerous cuneiform tablets, offering insights into the religious and administrative workings of the time. Sippar-Amnanum holds significant archaeological value due to its continuous habitation and strategic location in the ancient Near East.
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