Yarim Tepe

The archaeological complex consists of three distinct mounds displaying architectural remains of early farming communities spread across multiple excavation layers.

Soviet archaeologists conducted extensive excavations between 1969 and 1976, revealing settlements from the Hassuna, Halaf, and Ubaid cultural periods dating to 6000 BCE.

The site contains numerous ceramic vessels decorated with animal motifs, stone tools, female figurines, and evidence of different burial practices including child vessel internments.

Located 7 kilometers southwest of Tal Afar, the archaeological site stands at 346 meters above sea level with visible layers of mud-brick construction methods.

Excavators discovered the earliest known ceramic kiln in Mesopotamia, along with evidence of early metallurgy including copper beads and a lead bracelet.

Location: ناحية مرکز قضاء تلعفر

Inception: 7 Millenium BCE

GPS coordinates: 36.32082,42.36867

Latest update: April 1, 2025 17:06