Tell Barri
A view of Tell Barri from the west | |
Tell Barri Shown within Syria | |
| Alternative name | Kahat |
|---|---|
| Location | Al-Hasakah Governorate, Syria |
| Region | Mesopotamia |
| Coordinates | 36°44′21″N 41°07′38″E / 36.73917°N 41.12722°E |
| Type | Settlement |
| Area | 37 ha (91 acres) |
| Height | 32 m (105 ft) |
| Site notes | |
| Excavation dates | 1980-2010 |
| Archaeologists | Paolo Emilio Pecorella, Mirjo Salvini, Raffaella Pierobon-Benoit |
Tell Barri (ancient Kahat) is a tell, or archaeological settlement mound, in north-eastern Syria in the Al-Hasakah Governorate. It is situated along the Wadi Jaghjagh, a tributary of the Khabur River. It lies 22 kilometers away from the site Tell Arbid and 8 kilometers north of the ancient city of Nagar (Tell Brak).
The site, situated in a semi-arid region, was inhabited for several millennia, with occupation spanning from the 4th millennium BC to modern times. Its ancient name was Kahat as proven by a threshold found on the south-western slope of the mound. The site contains remains of monumental structures, including the palace of Neo-Assyrian king Tukulti-Ninurta II (10th century BC), as well as domestic and industrial areas. In addition, various everyday objects, pottery, and inscriptions have been uncovered.
Archaeological research at Tell Barri began in 1980, led by a team of Italian archaeologists from the University of Florence under Paolo Emilio Pecorella and Mirjo Salvini. Excavations were later continued by the University of Naples Federico II from 2006 to 2010 under Raffaella Pierobon-Benoit.