Tell al-'Ubaid

Tell al-'Ubaid extends 350 meters in length and 250 meters in width, forming an elevated mound in Lower Mesopotamia.

British archaeologists first excavated the site in 1919, uncovering artifacts dating from 6500 to 3700 BCE during the Ubaid period.

The excavated pottery exhibits geometric patterns, plant motifs, and animal designs, demonstrating early Mesopotamian artistic techniques.

The archaeological site reaches a height of 2 meters above ground level and contains multiple layers of settlements from different periods.

The location gave its name to the entire Ubaid period of Mesopotamian prehistory, marking the first settlements in southern Mesopotamian plains.

Location: Dhi Qar Governorate

Height: 2 m

Length: 350 m

Width: 250 m

GPS coordinates: 30.97239,46.03035

Latest update: May 11, 2025 00:02