Archaeological · Al-Hasakah Governorate
Tell Mozan (Urkesh)
تل موزان (أوركيش)
37.0570° N · 40.9970° EHistoric site photograph; not a current-condition report · Uqnitum / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
“Hurrian royal palace, temple terrace and ritual shaft.”
- Category
- Archaeological
- Era
- Bronze Age, chiefly 3rd–2nd millennia BCE
- Location
- Al-Hasakah Governorate
- UNESCO
- Not inscribed
Overview
Tell Mozan, between Amuda and Qamishli in Al-Hasakah, is identified with the ancient Hurrian city of Urkesh. Excavations uncovered a royal palace, a monumental temple terrace and a deep ritual shaft. Inscribed seal impressions naming the rulers Tupkish and Uqnitum helped establish the identification of the city. Urkesh offers an important perspective on Hurrian political, religious and material culture in the third millennium BCE. The excavation photograph records an earlier research season and does not establish the site’s current conservation or visitor access.
Significance
Hurrian royal palace, temple terrace and ritual shaft
Notable Features
- Hurrian royal palace, temple terrace and ritual shaft
Visitor Tips
- Confirm current access, permissions and safety locally before travelling. Photographs may show earlier conditions; do not enter unstable structures or excavation areas without permission.