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Tell Sabi Abyad, Archaeological site in Al-Raqqah Governorate, Syria

Tell Sabi Abyad consists of four prehistoric mounds covering 11 hectares in the Balikh River valley of northern Syria.

The settlement, established around 7550 BCE, revealed multiple occupation layers spanning from Pre-Pottery Neolithic B through the Middle Assyrian period until 1250 BCE.

The excavations uncovered clay tokens, seals, and over 400 cuneiform tablets that demonstrate advanced administrative systems for trade and community management.

Researchers from Leiden University conducted systematic excavations at the site starting in 1986, focusing on both Neolithic and Middle Assyrian remains.

The site contains Syria's earliest known pottery from 6900 BCE, featuring mineral-tempered wares with high-quality production and painted decorations.

Location: Al-Raqqah Governorate

Inception: 7550s BCE

GPS coordinates: 36.50400,39.09300

Latest update: May 28, 2025 13:08

Photo author: S L Pei
Photo license: CC BY-SA 2.0
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