Assur — Ashur Temple North Cella (Qal'at Sharqat)
آشور · Assur Cella N
Bronze Age to Classical (2000 BCE–500 CE)·Multi-period temple culture·🇮🇶 Saladin, Assur, Qal'at Sharqat, Iraq
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About Assur — Ashur Temple North Cella (Qal'at Sharqat)
Assur — Ashur Temple North Cella (Qal'at Sharqat) in Saladin, Assur, Qal'at Sharqat, Iraq is a Bronze Age to Classical (2000 BCE–500 CE) temple complex attributed to Multi-period temple culture. Systematic survey and LiDAR document radiocarbon sequence. The site includes a principal citadel and ancillary necropolis. Dimensions temple 32 m × 18 m; court 45 m × 30 m; area 36.6 ha. Excavation excavated; condition preserved. Peer-reviewed reports and georeferenced plans available.
Why it mattersKey Multi-period temple culture temple-complex with stratified sequence and landscape setting at 80 m elevation.
Open questions
Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Construction technique
- 02Relation to regional network
Theories
- 01Ceremonial centre
- 02Elite residence hypothesis
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. 1500 BCE
- Period
- Bronze Age to Classical (2000 BCE–500 CE)
- Culture
- Multi-period temple culture
- Purpose
- Temple and sanctuary complex
- Rediscovered
- 1927
- Excavation
- Excavated
c. 1500 BCE
Initial construction / foundation
c. 810 BCE
Major refurbishment / second phase
1943
Antiquarian record, modern excavation from 1960s
c. 1550 CE
Abandonment
On the ground
Structures & features
35.4600° N · 43.2600° E · 80 m · 3 mapped features
Main Temple Cella
cellaMain Temple Cella at Assur — Ashur Temple North Cella (Qal'at Sharqat) — cella with stratified deposits
35.4616° N · 43.2579° ENorth Court Ancillary
courtNorth Court Ancillary at Assur — Ashur Temple North Cella (Qal'at Sharqat) — court with stratified deposits
35.4589° N · 43.2606° EPylon Gate
pylonPylon Gate at Assur — Ashur Temple North Cella (Qal'at Sharqat) — pylon with stratified deposits
35.4600° N · 43.2618° E