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
About
Tell Begum is an archaeological site characterized by a steep conical mound and a lower mound, located in the Shahrizor Plain of Iraqi Kurdistan. The site spans an area of 5 hectares and was first investigated by Iraqi archaeologists in 1960. Excavations have revealed layers dating back to the Late Halaf period, followed by a resettlement during the Late Chalcolithic 1 period and continued occupation into the Late Chalcolithic 3 period, reflecting its significance across different eras. Additionally, evidence of medieval occupation adds to the historical tapestry of the site. Tell Begum offers valuable insights into the cultural and historical developments of the region from prehistoric times through the medieval period.
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- Country
- Iraq
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- Wikipedia