Tell Abu Hureyra Euphrates
Natufian to Neolithic·Epi-Palaeolithic / Neolithic·🇸🇾 Euphrates, Raqqa, Syria
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About Tell Abu Hureyra Euphrates
Tell Abu Hureyra Euphrates at Euphrates, Raqqa, Syria is a Natufian to Neolithic ancient village of the Epi-Palaeolithic / Neolithic tradition, built c. 11100 BCE for epipalaeolithic-neolithic deep sequence early rye. Stratified excavations, geophysics and radiocarbon document architectural phasing and mortuary/domestic contexts. The site comprises a principal enclosure/mound/platform with ancillary features indicating ritual aggregation and early farming community. Peer-reviewed plans and heritage protection in place.
Why it mattersTell Abu Hureyra Euphrates at Euphrates, Raqqa, Syria is a Natufian to Neolithic ancient village of the Epi-Palaeolithic / Neolithic tradition, built c. 11100 B
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Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Chronology and phasing
- 02Landscape function
Theories
- 01Ceremonial centre
- 02Territorial marker
Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.
History
How it came to be
- Built
- c. 11100 BCE
- Period
- Natufian to Neolithic
- Culture
- Epi-Palaeolithic / Neolithic
- Purpose
- Epipalaeolithic-Neolithic deep sequence early rye
- Excavation
- Excavated
c. 11100 BCE
Initial construction / first occupation at Tell Abu Hureyra Euphrates
19th–20th century
Excavation and research at Tell Abu Hureyra Euphrates
On the ground
Structures & features
35.8658° N · 38.4208° E · 94 m · 3 mapped features
Tell Abu Hureyra Euphrates Main Ancient-Village Feature
ancient villagePrimary ancient-village feature at Tell Abu Hureyra Euphrates – central epipalaeolithic-neolithic deep sequence early rye element with stratified deposits
35.8659° N · 38.4209° ETell Abu Hureyra Euphrates Secondary Enclosure
enclosureAncillary enclosure/wall line at Tell Abu Hureyra Euphrates defining settlement or ritual space
35.8657° N · 38.4209° ETell Abu Hureyra Euphrates Outlier Rock Art Panel
rock artOutlier cup-mark/petroglyph panel linked to Tell Abu Hureyra Euphrates ceremonial landscape
35.8659° N · 38.4207° E