Umma, Ancient archaeological site in Dhi Qar Governorate, Iraq
The ruins of Umma extend over 1500 meters in diameter and contain numerous administrative buildings and temple foundations from the Sumerian period.
Between 2950 BC and 2000 BC, Umma grew into a center of power, engaging in territorial conflicts with the neighboring city-state of Lagash.
Over 30,000 cuneiform tablets discovered at Umma provide detailed records of administrative practices and economic transactions in ancient Sumer.
The archaeological site faces continuous unauthorized excavations, making preservation efforts and scientific research particularly difficult in this remote location.
The Shara Temple at Umma, constructed between 2500 BC and 1500 BC, represents one of the earliest documented religious structures in Mesopotamia.
Location: Dhi Qar Governorate
GPS coordinates: 31.66740,45.88770
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:45
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