New archaeological discoveries in Syria date back to 2500 BC
Syria, Culture, 1/21/2000

The Syrian- European expedition team working at Tel Beidar, near al-Hassaka city (northern Syria) found a collection of cuneiform clay tablets that date back to 2500 BC. The unearthed clay tablets speak about trade exchange between Tel al-Beidar position and other neighboring sites.

Sources at the Syrian directorate for antiquities and museums said the number of the unveiled cuneiform tablets at this site reached 200, speaking about economic, trade and judicial issues and adding that architectural formations were also unearthed, as well as two temples dating to the same era.

Moreover, in previous explorations, the team unearthed a palace built of clay including an integrated architectural unit, a rectangular temple and wide walls surrounding the city as well as seven gates linking Tel Beidar to neighboring cities.

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