Tell Shemshara

Tell Shemshara rises along the Little Zab River, consisting of a high central mound and an elongated lower section that extends across the landscape.

Danish archaeologists conducted initial excavations in the 1950s, discovering 146 cuneiform tablets containing administrative texts and correspondence from local governance.

The settlement served as the capital of mat Utem, governed by Kuwari under a Hurrian state during the Middle Bronze Age period.

The archaeological site contains 16 distinct layers spanning multiple periods, from the Hassuna era through the Islamic age, providing research opportunities.

Lake Dukan submerged the archaeological site until recent times, preserving artifacts including stone tools, pottery, bronze weapons, and clay tablets.

Location: Sulaymaniyah Governorate

GPS coordinates: 36.20071,44.93825

Latest update: April 20, 2025 20:41