Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
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
Location
About
Tell al-Lahm is an archaeological site located in the Dhi Qar Governorate of Iraq, approximately 38 kilometers southeast of the ancient city of Ur. The site is characterized by an oblong main mound, surrounded by peripheral ridges and the remnants of a city wall with circular buttresses at the corners. Historically, the site experienced extensive occupation during several key Mesopotamian periods, including the Early Dynastic, Akkadian Empire, Ur III, Isin-Larsa, Old Babylonian, and Kassite periods. Archaeological excavations have uncovered defensive structures, religious and ritual features, and burial sites. The Nabonidus Cylinder, among other findings, has sparked debates regarding the site's historical name, with possibilities including Kisik, Dur-Iakin, and Kuara. The site has also suffered damage from looting and military activities, highlighting its vulnerability and the need for preservation.
Archaeological Features
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- Iraq
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