Tell Arpachiyah Archaeological Site
Neolithic tell with circular mudbrick houses, archaeological site
Tell Arpachiyah is a prehistoric mound in Nineveh Governorate noted for early Chalcolithic architecture and pottery. Archaeologists visit for its circular structures, ceramics and insights into ancient northern Mesopotamian communities.
Tell Arpachiyah at a Glance#
How to Get to Tell Arpachiyah#
Tell Arpachiyah is near Mosul/Erbil region of northern Iraq; access typically requires coordination with local archaeological authorities or academic teams. Visitors should obtain permissions and updated security guidance before travel.
Tips for Visiting Tell Arpachiyah#
- If researching the Early Bronze Age layers, consult recent archaeological publications for the latest excavation reports - the site was excavated in the 1930s and 1940s and occasionally revisited by field teams.
- Bring sun protection and sufficient water - the Mesopotamian plains can be exposed and hot during peak summer months.
Best Time to Visit Tell Arpachiyah#
Spring and autumn provide the most comfortable conditions for field visits to archaeological tells in northern Iraq.
Weather & Climate near Tell Arpachiyah#
Tell Arpachiyah's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with very hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 4°C to 42°C. Moderate rainfall (579 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (106 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm).
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April
April is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm).
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June
June is hot with highs of 39°C and lows of 24°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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July
July is the hottest month with highs of 42°C and lows of 27°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is hot with highs of 41°C and lows of 26°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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September
September is hot with highs of 37°C and lows of 22°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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October
October is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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November
November is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm).
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December
December is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm) and partly cloudy skies.