Archaeologists Discover Traces of Ancient Jalula

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Abdul Moeed
November 23, 2023



The traces of ancient Jalula. Credit: SBAH / Facebook

In a recent announcement by Mr. Ali Obaid Shalgham of the Iraqi State Board of Antiquities and Heritage (SBAH), archaeologists have uncovered remains of the old city of Jalula.

Historical records tell us that Jalula was situated on the (Great) Khurasan Road, becoming the heart of the Šāḏ Qobāḏ Province during the time of the Sassanid Empire.

It’s important to note that this ancient Jalula is different from the modern one, established in 1958 near Bahiza. The city played a vital role as a trading hub and held strategic importance as a key passage to Northern Iraq.

Ahmed Abdul Jabbar Khamas led a recent survey, successfully pinpointing landmarks and structures of the ancient city. This led to on-site inspections that officially confirmed the existence of these structures.

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Jalula Revealed: Where Ancient Powers Collided in the 7th Century

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Jalula fell to Muslim forces in 637 AD as a consequence of the Persian army’s defeat. After many years of searching, archaeologists have discovered the ruins of this fortress in Iraq.

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The discovery was announced by the Iraqi State Board of Antiquities and Heritage (SBAH). So far, only fragments of the city have been uncovered. Further excavations are yet to come.

The ancient city of Jalula should not be confused with the modern Jalula, founded in 1958. This city is located on the opposite bank near the village of Bahiza. The ancient city was an important trading center and had significant strategic importance.

During surface surveys, Iraqi archaeologist Ahmed Abdul Jabbar Khamas stumbled upon remnants of the structures.

Battle of Jalula
History heard about this city in the 7th century when two ancient powers clashed here. Persian forces belonging to the Sasanian dynasty occupied the fortress of Jalula.

They were attacked by Muslims, the forces of the so-called Rightly Guided Caliphs (632–661), who began territorial conquests. They ruled shortly after the death of the Prophet Muhammad, around 632 AD. The Rightly Guided Caliphs were religious, political, and military leaders. ‘Caliph’ (from the Arabic ‘khalifa’) was the title of the successors to the Prophet. The caliphate was a system of Islamic theocracy.

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