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Tell Aswad
Tell Aswad
Tell Aswad
Tell Aswad or Shuksa, is a large Prehistoric and Neolithic tell, located around 48 kilometres from Damascus in, Syria. The most important finds at the site are flint tools and arrowheads, in addition to other finds such as grinding equipment, stone and clay containers, and decorations made of various materials.
Site Information
Country: Syria
District: Rif Dimashq Governorate
Category: Historic Cities and Regions
Site History: Ninth Millennium BC
Oldest Culture: Neolithic Age
Later Cultures: Neolithic Age
Site Features: Neolithic Age Monuments
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Elevation: 607 m
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