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
Location
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Tell Taya is a significant archaeological site located in Nineveh Province, Iraq, known for its continuous occupation from the third to the first millennia BCE. The site is characterized by its strategic position controlling a rich agricultural area and a vital trade route. The central tell, about 9 meters high, is surrounded by fortification walls. Excavations revealed nine levels of occupation, each marked by destruction or significant change. Artifacts such as pottery, cuneiform tablets, cylinder seals, and a Sassanian stamp seal were found, indicating the site's historical and cultural importance. Tell Taya offers insights into the Early Dynastic, Akkadian, Old Babylonian, and Neo-Assyrian periods, showcasing its role in the region's socio-economic and political developments.
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