Tell Halaf, Archaeological site in Al-Hasakah Governorate, Syria
The settlement extends across hills near the Khabur River, featuring ancient walls, palaces, and residential structures from multiple civilizations.
The site originated in 6100 BCE as a Neolithic settlement and later transformed into Guzana, the capital of the Aramaean kingdom Bit Bahiani.
The excavated palace contained numerous stone reliefs and statues, including the notable Sitting Goddess figure that represents early Near Eastern art.
The archaeological site sits near the modern city of Ras al-Ayn, close to the Turkish border in northeastern Syria.
Tell Halaf gave its name to the Halaf culture, characterized by painted pottery with geometric patterns and animal designs from the sixth millennium BCE.
Location: Al-Hasakah Governorate
Inception: 61 century BCE
GPS coordinates: 36.82679,40.03967
Latest update: July 25, 2025 09:15
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