Uruk

The ancient settlement covers 6 square kilometers along a former channel of the Euphrates River, containing multiple layers of urban construction and temples.

The city emerged around 5000 BCE and reached its peak around 3100 BCE with a population of 40,000 residents and 90,000 in surrounding areas.

The Eanna temple complex, dedicated to the goddess Inanna, functioned as a central distribution point for resources during periods of scarcity.

The archaeological area contains numerous excavated structures, including temples, residential districts, and ancient administrative buildings dating from different periods.

The site marks the location where writing systems first developed around 3300 BCE, evidenced by discovered clay tablets with early cuneiform script.

Location: Samawah

Inception: 3200 BCE

Part of: Ahwar of Southern Iraq, Warka

GPS coordinates: 31.32590,45.63740

Latest update: November 3, 2025 13:31