Adab, Archaeological site in Wasit Governorate, Iraq
Adab extends across 400 hectares of land, featuring multiple mounds containing remnants of temples, administrative centers, and residential structures from ancient Sumer.
The city emerged as a center of power during the Early Dynastic period, with king Lugal-Anne-Mundu ruling for 90 years around 2400 BCE.
The inhabitants of Adab constructed temples dedicated to multiple deities, with the goddess Ninhursag receiving particular veneration as the principal deity.
The archaeological site reveals extensive evidence of looting, necessitating increased protection measures and careful documentation of remaining artifacts.
Excavations between 1903 and 1904 by Edgar James Banks uncovered buildings spanning from prehistoric times through the reign of Ur-Nammu.
Location: Wasit Governorate
GPS coordinates: 31.95000,45.96667
Latest update: May 11, 2025 13:07
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