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Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
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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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Tepe Gawra is a significant archaeological site in Mesopotamia, located near Nineveh and Khorsabad in modern-day Iraq. Occupied from approximately 5500 BCE to 1500 BCE, the site provides a detailed stratigraphy showcasing continuous habitation through various cultural phases, including the Halaf, Ubaid, and Uruk periods. It is renowned for its well-preserved stratigraphy that reveals early urban development, religious structures like temples decorated with pilasters, and the use of gold and electrum artifacts. The site also features diverse burial practices, including inhumations, urn burials, and pisé graves. Tepe Gawra's role in the Uruk Expansion highlights its importance in early Mesopotamian trade networks. Despite challenges from modern activities and historical conflicts, Tepe Gawra remains crucial for understanding early settlement patterns and technological advancements in the region.
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