Tell Mozan — Urkesh Palace and Temple Terrace

Why it mattersKey Hurrian (Urkesh) tell with stratified sequence and regional typology.

Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.

Built

c. 2600 BCE; Palace AP 2250 BCE

Period

Third to Old Babylonian (2600–1700 BCE)

Culture

Hurrian (Urkesh)

Purpose

Hurrian capital Urkesh with 60 m palace AP of King Tupkish and stone temple of Kumarbi

Rediscovered

Modern excavation 1912

Excavation

Excavated

1. 1950 excavation

   Modern rediscovery and scientific excavation of Tell Mozan — Urkesh Palace and Temple Terrace

2. c. 200 CE major extension

   Major expansion / refurbishment at Tell Mozan — Urkesh Palace and Temple Terrace

3. c. 2600 BCE; Palace AP 2250 BCE

   Initial construction / first occupation at Tell Mozan — Urkesh Palace and Temple Terrace

• Tell Mozan — Urkesh Palace and Temple Terrace — Principal Palace

  palace

  palace at Tell Mozan — Urkesh Palace and Temple Terrace — subsidiary complex

  37.0669° N · 41.0997° E

• Tell Mozan — Urkesh Palace and Temple Terrace — Temple Annex 2

  temple

  temple at Tell Mozan — Urkesh Palace and Temple Terrace — hydraulic feature

  37.0697° N · 41.0980° E

• Tell Mozan — Urkesh Palace and Temple Terrace — Southern Gate

  gate

  gate at Tell Mozan — Urkesh Palace and Temple Terrace — outlier feature

  37.0692° N · 41.0974° E