Preliminary results of the fifteenth field season of joint Polish–Syrian explorations on Tell Arbid (2010)
Preliminary results of the fifteenth field season of joint Polish–Syrian explorations on Tell Arbid (2010)

Summary/Abstract: Excavations at Tell Arbid (Upper Khabur region) in the 2010 season focused on a previously discovered Ninevite 5 period temple (‘Southern Temple’) and its vicinity. A stepped terrace in front of the temple was investigated, leading to the discovery of a presumed ramp which apparently resolves the issue of access to the building. Another Ninevite 5 period building of possible religious function (‘Southwestern Shrine’) was discovered to the west. Further vestiges of this period in the form of architecture and an infant grave were found north and northeast of the temple. Investigations of a massive wall from the ED III period, pursued from the previous seasons, still failed to identify its function. In the course of work on this structure, an Akkadian house and street were excavated, and a Khabur Ware period chamber tomb was discovered.

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