Tell es-Sawwan
Archaeological Site Neolithic archaeological site with early farming evidence
A Neolithic mound near the Tigris in Saladin Governorate, Tell es-Sawwan reveals early irrigation, mud-brick houses and grave offerings; archaeologists and history tourists study its prehistoric evidence.
Tell es-Sawwan is a Neolithic archaeological tell in Saladin Governorate, Iraq, notable for early farming communities and mudbrick domestic architecture.
Excavations revealed houses, storage features and pottery associated with early sixth-millennium BCE settlement patterns, making the site important for understanding prehistoric village life in central Mesopotamia.
Research at the site has helped define aspects of the Samarra-related Neolithic cultures and early irrigation and storage practices.
The tell lies near the middle Tigris region north of modern Baghdad, close to the area of Samarra in Saladin Governorate.
- Archaeological importance: Occupied in the Neolithic period and significant for evidence of early mudbrick architecture and settled farming in Mesopotamia.
How to Get to Tell es-Sawwan #
Tell es-Sawwan is located in Saladin Governorate; travel requires coordination with local authorities and respect for security advisories. Access is typically arranged through academic or official channels.
Best Time to Visit Tell es-Sawwan #
Visiting depends on local access and permissions; archaeological seasonality affects when excavations occur.
Weather & Climate near Tell es-Sawwan #
Tell es-Sawwan's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with very hot summers (peaking in July) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 5°C to 44°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C. Light rainfall.
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February
February is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 7°C. Light rainfall.
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March
March is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C. Light rainfall.
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April
April is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall.
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May
May is hot with highs of 36°C and lows of 20°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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June
June is hot with highs of 41°C and lows of 25°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 44°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 43°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 40°C and lows of 22°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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October
October is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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November
November is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 11°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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December
December is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with 33 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
