Kisurra, Archaeological tell and ancient Sumerian city in Al-Qadisiyah Governorate, Iraq
The archaeological site of Kisurra extends across 46 hectares on the western bank of the Euphrates River, with an additional 17-hectare northern section.
German archaeologist Robert Koldewey conducted initial excavations at Kisurra from 1902 to 1903, uncovering numerous cuneiform tablets detailing administrative practices.
The tablets discovered at Kisurra provide extensive information about the economic structures and trade relations within the Sumerian civilization.
Kisurra lies approximately 7 kilometers north of Shuruppak, positioned at coordinates 31.838056 latitude and 45.480556 longitude.
The site contains evidence of ruler Itur-Szamasz constructing temples dedicated to deities Annunitum, Enki, and Adad during the settlement's peak period.
GPS coordinates: 31.83806,45.48056
Latest update: March 3, 2025 06:36
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