Inner Eridu Ridge Central — Eridu (53-50)

Why it mattersInner Eridu Ridge Central — Eridu (53-50) at Eridu, Iraq is a Chalcolithic (regional) tell of the Chalcolithic tradition, built c. 800 CE for ridge and associat

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Built

c. 800 CE

Period

Chalcolithic (regional)

Culture

Chalcolithic

Purpose

Ridge and associated settlement

Excavation

Excavated

1. c. 800 CE

   Initial construction / first occupation at Inner Eridu Ridge Central — Eridu (53-50)

2. 19th–20th century

   Excavation and research at Inner Eridu Ridge Central — Eridu (53-50)

• Inner Eridu Ridge Central — Eridu (53-50) Main Tell Feature

  tell

  Primary tell feature at Inner Eridu Ridge Central — Eridu (53-50) – central ridge and associated settlement element with stratified deposits

  31.1478° N · 45.3621° E

• Inner Eridu Ridge Central — Eridu (53-50) Secondary Enclosure

  enclosure

  Ancillary enclosure/wall line at Inner Eridu Ridge Central — Eridu (53-50) defining settlement or ritual space

  31.1477° N · 45.3621° E

• Inner Eridu Ridge Central — Eridu (53-50) Outlier Rock Art Panel

  rock art

  Outlier cup-mark/petroglyph panel linked to Inner Eridu Ridge Central — Eridu (53-50) ceremonial landscape

  31.1479° N · 45.3620° E