Yarim Tepe

#76 among destinations in Iraq

Archaeological site

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Facts and practical information

Yarim Tepe is an archaeological site of an early farming settlement that goes back to about 6000 BC. It is located in the Sinjar valley some 7km southwest from the town of Tal Afar in northern Iraq. The site consists of several hills reflecting the development of the Hassuna culture, and then of the Halaf and Ubaid cultures. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 36°19'13"N, 42°22'3"E

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Yarim Tepe – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tal Afar Citadel.

6.1 miNE
Forts and castles
Tal Afar Citadel, Tal Afar
156 min walk • The Tal Afar Citadel is a citadel located in Tal Afar, a city in Nineveh Governorate in northwest Iraq. The citadel was built by the Ottoman Empire, although it contains remains dating back to the Assyrian period.

Yarim Tepe

Facts and practical information

Yarim Tepe – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Tal Afar Citadel, Tal Afar