Hirbemerdon Tepe

Hirbemerdon Tepe is a significant archaeological site in southeastern Turkey, situated near the Tigris River. The site showcases a long span of human occupation, beginning in the Chalcolithic period (4th millennium BCE) and extending through the Ottoman era. It features a variety of structures including domestic and religious buildings, storage facilities, and industrial sites like kilns and workshops. The site provides valuable insights into the interaction between settled agricultural communities and nomadic pastoralists in northern Mesopotamia. Notably, the site contains extensive agricultural terraces and irrigation systems, indicating advanced agricultural practices. The material culture at Hirbemerdon Tepe, including pottery and metalwork, reflects significant historical phases and influences, such as those from the Neo-Assyrian Empire and the Achaemenid Empire. This site serves as a critical resource for understanding the socio-economic transformations in the region over several millennia.