Dūr-Katlimmu, Archaeological site in Deir ez-Zor Governorate, Syria.
Tell Sheikh Hamad settlement stands on the eastern bank of the Khabur River, containing remains of ancient structures and fortification walls.
The site transformed from a Mitanni Empire settlement to an Assyrian provincial capital under Shalmaneser I during the 13th century BC.
Excavations revealed 550 cuneiform Akkadian texts and 40 Aramaic texts, documenting administrative practices of the Neo-Assyrian period.
French archaeologists continue research at the site despite regional challenges, focusing on documenting architectural features and artifact preservation.
Building F/W spans 3,768 square meters with 50 rooms, representing one of the largest discovered administrative structures in Syrian archaeological sites.
Location: Deir ez-Zor Governorate
GPS coordinates: 35.64333,40.74028
Latest update: July 25, 2025 09:15
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