Tell Hazna I

The archaeological site spans 150 meters in diameter and rises 17 meters above the surrounding landscape, containing multiple layers of ancient settlements.

The site was continuously inhabited from the Ubaid period through the Early Dynastic periods, spanning approximately from 4000 to 2700 BCE.

The settlement contained two temple complexes, the Upper Temple and Lower Temple, indicating a society governed through religious administration.

Archaeological excavations at Tell Hazna I require special permits due to its location in a restricted area of Syria.

The cultural deposits measure 16 meters in depth, with 12 meters belonging to Early Dynastic periods and 4 meters to earlier Uruk and Ubaid periods.

Location: Al-Hasakah Governorate

GPS coordinates: 36.66139,40.89556

Latest update: March 3, 2025 14:50