Tell Kunara

Tell Kunara is an archaeological site located in the Kurdistan region of Iraq, southwest of Sulaymaniyah. It spans from the Chalcolithic period to the early second millennium BCE. The site features two oval mounds designating the Upper and Lower Towns, which cover an area of approximately 10 hectares. Excavations have revealed monumental buildings likely serving as the capital of the Lullubi state during the Akkadian, Ur III, and Isin-Larsa periods. The presence of an ensi, or governor, is noted in epigraphic evidence, although further details remain unknown. Notably, a significant number of cuneiform tablets have been found, offering insights into the city's economic activities, including an unusual volume measure system. Tell Kunara is significant for its role in understanding the political and economic landscape of the ancient Near East.