Shishin – a Fortress Controlling the Euphrates

Key Points

• The aim is to describe the architectural and archaeological findings from the Shishin site.
• Conducted excavations at the Shishin site along the Euphrates in 1992.
• Unearthed remains of a fortification measuring approximately 290 m in length and 60 m in width.
• Recovered various architectural structures and objects during the excavations.
• Discovered remains of an Old-Babylonian fortification on the eastern flank of the plateau.
• Excavations provided insights into the architectural design of the fortification.
• Objects recovered indicate the historical context of the site.