A severe drought caused the emergence of a 3,400-year-old city from the Tigris river in Iraq earlier this year. Archaeologists acted quickly, finding large buildings, a massive fortification with walls and towers, a multi-story storage building, and an industrial complex. Huge amounts of goods could have been stored here, indicating its importance in the region. The team also found many artifacts, including over 100 cuneiform tablets. The site was excellently preserved despite being underwater, thanks to the earthquake that destroyed the city around 1350 BCE. "The extensive city with a palace and several large buildings could be ancient Zakhiku – believed to have been an important center in the Mittani Empire (ca. 1550-1350 BC)."
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A severe drought caused the emergence of a 3,400-year-old city from the Tigris river in Iraq earlier this year. Archaeologists acted quickly, finding large buildings, a massive fortification with walls and towers, a multi-story storage building, and an industrial complex. Huge amounts of goods could have been stored here, indicating its importance in the region. The team also found many artifacts, including over 100 cuneiform tablets. The site was excellently preserved despite being underwater, thanks to the earthquake that destroyed the city around 1350 BCE. "The extensive city with a palace and several large buildings could be ancient Zakhiku – believed to have been an important center in the Mittani Empire (ca. 1550-1350 BC)."