A historic discovery has been made in South Kurdistan due to the effects of drought. In Duhok province, around 40 ancient tombs have been uncovered as the water level in the country’s largest dam lake has dropped.
According to a report by French television channel TF1, Bekas Brefkany, Director of Antiquities in Duhok and head of excavations, announced that only four or five tombs were discovered in 2023, but that this year’s work has brought the total to 40.
In addition to the tombs, ceramic vessels dating back over 2,000 years were also unearthed.
The artifacts uncovered are being transported to the Duhok Museum for examination. According to experts, this necropolis is believed to date back to the Hellenistic or Seleucid period, approximately 2,300 years ago.
The five-year drought caused water levels to drop, exposing historical remains. This discovery is considered one of the most important archaeological finds in the region.