Tell Zeidan

#73 among destinations in Syria

City, Archaeological site

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Tell Zeidan is an archaeological site of the Ubaid culture in northern Syria, from about 5500 to 4000 BC. The dig consists of three large mounds on the east bank of the Balikh River, slightly north of its confluence with the Euphrates River, and is located about 5 km east of the modern Syrian city of Raqqa. This site is included within the historical region known as Mesopotamia and the Tigris-Euphrates river system, often called the Cradle of Civilization. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 35°57'2"N, 39°5'41"E

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Ar RaqqahSyria

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Tell Zeidan – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Raqqa Museum, Qasr al-Banat, Tuttul, Great Mosque of Raqqa.

4.4 miW
Art museum, Archaeological museum, Museum
Raqqa Museum, Raqqa
112 min walk • The Museum of Raqqa, also known as the Ar-Raqqah Museum or Rakka Museum, is a museum in Raqqa, Syria founded in 1981. The structure housing the museum was built in 1861 and served as an Ottoman governmental building. The museum is dedicated to the preservation of the culture of the Raqqa province.
3.8 miW
Archaeological site
Qasr al-Banat, Raqqa
98 min walk • Qasr al-Banat, Girls castle or Palace of the Ladies, are a set of brick ruins of a residence dating from 12th century in the Syrian city of Raqqa.
2.7 miW
Archaeological site
Tuttul, Raqqa
69 min walk • The Bronze Age town of Tuttul is identified with the archaeological site of Tell Bi'a in Raqqa Governorate, northern Syria. Tell Bi'a is located near the modern city of Raqqa and the confluence of the rivers Balikh and Euphrates.
4.1 miW
Mosque
Great Mosque of Raqqa, Raqqa
106 min walk • The Great Mosque of Raqqa or Al-Qadim Mosque is the oldest mosque in Raqqa, Syria, located at the northern section of the city's heart. It has a rectangular plan with 1.7 meters thick mud brick walls fortified with semi-circular towers at the corners.

Tell Zeidan

Facts and practical information

Tell Zeidan – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Raqqa Museum, Raqqa

Qasr al-Banat, Raqqa

Tuttul, Raqqa

Great Mosque of Raqqa, Raqqa