Qermez_Dere

Qermez Dere

Qermez Dere

Early Neolithic settlement in Iraq

Qermez Dere is an early Neolithic settlement in the northwestern edges of Tal Afar in Nineveh Governorate, Iraq. This archaeological site was discovered in the 1980s during a rescue operation.[1] It covers an area of about 100 metres (330 ft) x 60 metres (200 ft) and forms a 2 metres (6.6 ft) tall tell. The buildings were made of primitive Mudbricks, which is not a perennial material, and are mostly destroyed, however archaeologists have excavated a one-room structure in good shape. The room's corners are rounded, showing the care that went into its construction.[2][3] Also vestiges of non-structural clay columns have been found, suggesting primitive instances of furniture.[4]

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Radiocarbon dating has estimated that Qermez Dere was built between c. 8500 BC and 7900 BC.

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References

  1. [1]
    Watkins, Trevor. "Qermez Dere, Tel Afar : Interim report no. 3 :: AMAR Archive of Mesopotamian Archaeological Reports". University Libraries Digital Research Collections. Retrieved 2017-07-18.
  2. [2]
    Watkins, Trevor (1990). "The origins of house and home?". World Archaeology. 21 (3). Informa UK Limited: 336–347. doi:10.1080/00438243.1990.9980112. ISSN 0043-8243.
  3. [3]
    Watkins, Trevor; D., Baird; A., Betts (2008-03-01). "Qermez Dere and the Early Aceramic Neolithic of N. Iraq". Paléorient (in French). 15 (1): 19–24. doi:10.3406/paleo.1989.4481. Retrieved 2017-07-18.
  4. [4]
    Watkins, Trevor (1990). "The origins of house and home?". World Archaeology. 21 (3). Informa UK Limited: 336–347. doi:10.1080/00438243.1990.9980112. ISSN 0043-8243.
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