Tell Agrab

Tell Agrab is an archaeological site located in the Diyala region of Iraq, characterized by a large settlement mound marked by a significant Early Dynastic temple believed to be dedicated to the deity Shara or possibly Iluma'tim. The site features extensive defensive structures, including a fortification wall with defensive towers. The occupation phases span from the Jemdet Nasr period through the Akkadian and Larsa periods, with notable findings such as a copper chariot, cylinder seals, and cuneiform tablets. The site provides insight into early urban and religious development in Mesopotamia before its abandonment at the end of the third millennium BCE.