Tell Saadiya

Tell Saadiya, located in Diyala Governorate, Iraq, is an archaeological site representing a settlement from the Ubaid period, around the 5th millennium BCE. Excavations uncovered multi-room houses constructed with sun-dried mud-bricks, indicative of advanced architectural practices of the time. The presence of pottery kilns suggests that the site was also a center for craft production, particularly pottery. The discovery of child burials in urns beneath the floors of some dwellings, including ornately painted jugs, highlights the cultural significance of burial practices and artistry at the site. Despite modern disturbances, such as a cemetery impacting stratigraphy, the findings contribute valuable insights into the domestic life and cultural practices of the Ubaid period in this region.