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Tell al-'Ubaid
30.9700° N, 46.0256° E
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Tell al-'Ubaid is a significant archaeological site located west of Ur in southern Iraq. It is primarily known for its remains from the Chalcolithic Ubaid period and serves as the type site for this cultural phase. The site features a small tell, which was a cult center for the goddess Ninhursag, with an Early Dynastic temple and a cemetery containing 96 graves. The settlement is characterized by large amounts of Ubaid pottery, indicating specialized craft production, and included kilns for pottery manufacture. The temple of Ninhursag, adorned with artistic elements like copper-framed friezes, was later modified during the Ur III period by Shulgi. The site's archaeological significance lies in its contributions to the understanding of the Ubaid culture and the early urbanization processes in Mesopotamia.
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Early Dynastic Temple Construction
26th century BCE
Ur III Temple Wall Construction
21st century BCE
Chalcolithic Ubaid Settlement
35th-25th century BCE
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