Tell al-Hawa

Tell al-Hawa is a significant archaeological site located on the North Jazira Plain in northern Iraq, near the Syrian border. The site has a long history of occupation, beginning in the Halaf period of the 5th millennium BCE. It witnessed substantial growth during the Uruk period and the Akkadian Empire period. The settlement features an Acropolis and a large lower town, covering approximately 100 hectares. Architectural remnants include a ziggurat platform, temples, and an administrative building. The site experienced periods of abandonment, notably during the late 3rd millennium BCE, but saw renewed activity during the Mitanni/Middle Assyrian period and the Neo-Assyrian period, serving as a provincial capital. The diverse range of artifacts, including ceremonial items and inscribed clay cones, highlights its historical and cultural significance.