Tell Hassuna

Tell Hassuna is an archaeological site in Northern Mesopotamia, distinguished as the type site for the Hassuna culture. Situated approximately 35 kilometers southwest of modern Mosul, the site reveals an early village culture thriving around the sixth millennium BCE. Excavations have uncovered six distinct layers of habitation, showcasing adobe dwellings and courtyards reflective of early domestic architecture. Tell Hassuna's significance lies in its evidence of early agricultural practices, including dry farming and livestock raising, alongside the development of fine pottery, indicating a sophisticated community with trade connections throughout the Middle East. The site also features religious artifacts such as female figurines and jar burials, suggesting a belief in the afterlife and ritual practices. Its discovery has deepened understanding of Northern Mesopotamian settlement patterns and cultural development during the Neolithic period.