Habuba Kabira

The settlement spans 18 hectares along the western bank of the Euphrates River, featuring ancient city walls and residential structures from early civilization.

Founded in the late fourth millennium BCE during the Uruk period, this settlement remained active for 120 years before its inhabitants abandoned the location.

The excavation revealed numerous clay tokens and administrative buildings, indicating an advanced system of record-keeping and social organization among early settlers.

The archaeological complex comprises two main areas: Habuba Kabira South with Tell Qanas acropolis and Habuba Kabira North, now submerged under Lake Assad.

German archaeologists uncovered multiple large structures at Tell Qanas, including the North Temple and South Temple, with numerous storage containers for goods.

Location: Aleppo Governorate

GPS coordinates: 36.15028,38.06083

Latest update: July 25, 2025 09:15