Bakr Awa, Archaeological tell in Sulaymaniyah Governorate, Iraq.
The central settlement mound measures 277 meters by 216 meters, reaching a height of 40 meters above the surrounding lower city structures.
Archaeological investigations began in 1927 with Ephraim Speiser, followed by Iraqi Directorate-General of Antiquities excavations in 1960 and University of Heidelberg research from 2010.
The excavation teams discovered 41 cuneiform tablets dating back to the 15th century BC, providing information about ancient Mesopotamian writing systems.
The archaeological site sits at an elevation of 572 meters above sea level near Halabja, in the Shahrizor area of Iraqi Kurdistan.
The settlement patterns show a transition from nomadic sheep and goat herding to sedentary practices during the Akkadian period of occupation.
Location: Sulaymaniyah Governorate
GPS coordinates: 35.22056,45.94056
Latest update: March 7, 2025 14:49
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