Ubaid period
Prehistoric period of Mesopotamia
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| 2019 |
Eridu
A joint Italian, French, and Iraqi archaeological effort, including the University of Rome La Sapienza and the University of Strasbourg, resumed excavations at Eridu. Their work focused on producing detailed topographic and photogrammetric maps and investigating the Ubaid period cemetery and residential area.
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| April 2 2019 |
Citadel of Erbil
NASA described the historic citadel as possibly the oldest continuously occupied human settlement on Earth.
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| January 2017 |
Citadel of Erbil
UNESCO indicated the site could be removed from the World Heritage List due to slow progress in restoration efforts.
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| 2014 |
Citadel of Erbil
Extensive restoration work was carried out on the Citadel of Erbil, including work on streets, buildings, the Grand Mosque, and the citadel walls. Photographs documented the restoration process, showing various aspects of the site being renovated.
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| October 2014 |
Eridu
Franco D'Agostino visited Eridu in preparation for future excavations, noting inscribed Amar-Sin brick fragments on the surface.
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| June 21 2014 |
Citadel of Erbil
The Erbil Citadel was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, recognizing its historical and cultural significance.
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| 2012 |
Citadel of Erbil
Higher Committee for the Maintenance and Rehabilitation of the Erbil Citadel decided to identify seven areas for excavations to search for historical fortifications.
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| June 2010 |
Citadel of Erbil
First restoration works were carried out on the Citadel, with Arbil Governorate financing a US$13 million restoration project.
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| January 8 2010 |
Citadel of Erbil
HCECR and Iraqi State Board for Antiquities and Heritage submitted the Citadel of Erbil to the Iraqi Tentative List of potential World Heritage Sites.
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