Tell Khaiber

Two distinct mounds form Tell Khaiber, spanning an area of 300 by 250 meters in the southern region of ancient Mesopotamia near Nasiriyah.

The excavations between 2013 and 2017 revealed a large administrative building from 1500 BC, containing 145 clay tablets with agricultural records.

The discovered clay tablets, written in Old Babylonian Akkadian, document detailed administrative procedures and grain distribution systems of the Sealand Dynasty.

The archaeological site features substantial walls and towers that protected administrative buildings, demonstrating advanced architectural planning of ancient Mesopotamian settlements.

Three baked bricks found at the site bear the stamped name of Ur III king Amar-Sin, establishing connections with broader Mesopotamian trade networks.

Location: Dhi Qar Governorate

GPS coordinates: 31.06002,45.93373

Latest update: July 25, 2025 12:31