Hidden gem
Khabur Valley
The river of the northeast
Khabur Valley · Al-Hasakah
Overview
The Khabur runs south through the Jazira plains, lined with farmland, villages and one of the densest concentrations of archaeological mounds anywhere in Syria.
Why visit
- Archaeological mounds in every direction
- River farmland in an open plain
- Distinct northeastern culture
Historical layers
Periods recorded for this place in the DAHAB database. Open any period for its full history.
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