Urkesh, Archaeological tell in Al-Hasakah, Syria
The ancient city foundations extend across 130 hectares, reaching a height of 28 meters and containing multiple architectural layers from different periods.
The excavations started in 1934 revealed a Hurrian settlement from 4000 BCE, with structures including a royal palace and temple dating to 2400 BCE.
The site contains numerous cylinder seal impressions, bronze lion statues, and stone artifacts that demonstrate the advanced artistic capabilities of the Hurrian civilization.
The archaeological area lies 25 kilometers west of Al-Qamishli and 5 kilometers east of Amuda, near the intersection of Syrian borders with Turkey and Iraq.
The deep stone pit structure used for communicating with underworld spirits represents an exceptional example of ancient religious architectural engineering.
Location: Al-Hasakah Governorate
GPS coordinates: 37.05694,40.99722
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:37
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