Northern Eridu Citadel Central — Eridu (53-38)
Medieval (regional)·Medieval·🇮🇶 Eridu, Iraq
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About Northern Eridu Citadel Central — Eridu (53-38)
Northern Eridu Citadel Central — Eridu (53-38) at Eridu, Iraq is a Medieval (regional) tell of the Medieval tradition, built c. 200 CE for citadel and associated settlement. 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 mattersNorthern Eridu Citadel Central — Eridu (53-38) at Eridu, Iraq is a Medieval (regional) tell of the Medieval tradition, built c. 200 CE for citadel and associate
Open questions
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. 200 CE
- Period
- Medieval (regional)
- Culture
- Medieval
- Purpose
- Citadel and associated settlement
- Excavation
- Partially excavated
c. 200 CE
Initial construction / first occupation at Northern Eridu Citadel Central — Eridu (53-38)
19th–20th century
Excavation and research at Northern Eridu Citadel Central — Eridu (53-38)
On the ground
Structures & features
30.3366° N · 45.9617° E · 470 m · 3 mapped features
Northern Eridu Citadel Central — Eridu (53-38) Main Tell Feature
tellPrimary tell feature at Northern Eridu Citadel Central — Eridu (53-38) – central citadel and associated settlement element with stratified deposits
30.3367° N · 45.9617° ENorthern Eridu Citadel Central — Eridu (53-38) Secondary Enclosure
enclosureAncillary enclosure/wall line at Northern Eridu Citadel Central — Eridu (53-38) defining settlement or ritual space
30.3366° N · 45.9617° ENorthern Eridu Citadel Central — Eridu (53-38) Outlier Rock Art Panel
rock artOutlier cup-mark/petroglyph panel linked to Northern Eridu Citadel Central — Eridu (53-38) ceremonial landscape
30.3368° N · 45.9616° E