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Tell Aswad

Archaeological Site

A Neolithic tell near Damascus, Tell Aswad is important to studies of early farming and settlement. Scholars and visitors interested in prehistory focus on its early domestication evidence and archaeological remains.

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Tell Aswad essentials

Country: Syria
Driest months: Jun-Aug
Pay in: Pound (£, ل.س)
Language: Arabic
Emergency: 112

Tell Aswad at a Glance

When to Go

Best Time to Visit Tell Aswad

Spring and autumn are preferred for outdoor archaeological visits; verify access due to regional conditions.

Spring-Autumn
March-May, September-November · 15-30°C
Best climate for fieldwork and visits; avoid extreme summer heat.

Weather & Climate near Tell Aswad

Climate

Tell Aswad's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 0°C to 36°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 90 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
42°
Warmest Month
-10°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Good 0° - 12° 4° 32 mm partly cloudy 76% 2.5 m/s 0.5 low 10.1h
February Good 1° - 14° 6° 26 mm partly cloudy 72% 2.4 m/s 0.7 moderate 10.9h
March Excellent 4° - 18° 11° 23 mm some cloud 65% 3.0 m/s 1.2 high 11.9h
April Ideal 8° - 24° 16° 10 mm some cloud 56% 3.4 m/s 1.7 very high 12.9h
May Ideal 11° - 30° 21° 5 mm mostly sunny 46% 3.2 m/s 2.2 extreme 13.8h
June Ideal 15° - 34° 25° 0 mm clear 36% 3.4 m/s 2.7 extreme 14.2h
July Ideal 18° - 36° 27° 0 mm clear 33% 4.0 m/s 2.7 extreme 14.0h
August Ideal 17° - 35° 26° 0 mm clear 36% 3.5 m/s 2.4 extreme 13.2h
September Ideal 14° - 33° 24° 0 mm clear 40% 2.5 m/s 1.9 very high 12.3h
October Ideal 10° - 27° 19° 8 mm mostly sunny 47% 2.4 m/s 1.2 high 11.2h
November Very Good 5° - 20° 12° 22 mm some cloud 61% 2.0 m/s 0.7 moderate 10.3h
December Good 1° - 14° 6° 27 mm partly cloudy 71% 2.2 m/s 0.4 low 9.8h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Tell Aswad

Tell Aswad is in the Damascus region; access and safety depend on current regional conditions. Academic visits should be coordinated with Syrian Directorate-General of Antiquities and Museums or university partners.

Tips for Visiting Tell Aswad

  • Tell Aswad's field reports appear mainly in academic literature - consult recent excavation summaries before visiting for context and dates.
  • Access may be restricted; coordinate through Syrian archaeological authorities or university partners if a field visit is required.