Tell Ishchali

Located near the Diyala River, Tell Ishchali extends across 23 hectares of land, featuring substantial temple remains and architectural structures from ancient Mesopotamia.

The site dates back to the early second millennium BCE and contains evidence of occupation during the Akkadian period through the Old Babylonian era.

The temple complex dedicated to Inanna-Kititum measured 100 meters by 65 meters and stands as one of the largest religious structures in the ancient Near East.

Archaeological excavations conducted by the Oriental Institute of Chicago in the 1930s recovered 280 clay tablets and numerous artifacts now displayed in multiple museums.

Legal documents from the Kititum temple administration reveal detailed information about religious ceremonies, economic transactions, and social organization of ancient Mesopotamian society.

Location: ناحية الجسر

GPS coordinates: 33.30292,44.58405

Latest update: November 11, 2025 01:47