Tell Aswad

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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

UNESCO

World Heitage Sites in Syria Tentative Lists in Syria Intangible Heritage in Syria

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