Tell Halula

Tell Halula extends across 8 hectares of land, featuring twenty-one rectangular houses with multiple rooms and archaeological trenches covering 2,500 square meters.

The site reveals continuous habitation from 7750 BC through the Pre-Pottery Neolithic period, marking the transition from nomadic lifestyles to agricultural settlements.

Excavations uncovered floor paintings of female figures, diverse pottery collections, and textile remnants that demonstrate the technical capabilities of early societies.

The archaeological site stands at 349 meters above sea level between Wadi Fars and Wadi Abu Gal Gal, located 105 kilometers east of Aleppo.

Researchers discovered 222 flint sickle blades, including a complete sickle assembled from four blade elements fixed with bitumen, indicating advanced farming methods.

Location: Aleppo

GPS coordinates: 36.41667,38.16667

Latest update: July 25, 2025 09:15