College of Archaeology

The doctoral thesis entitled “Ancient Babylonian Cities from the Diyala Region in Light of Cuneiform Sources” was defended by the student Mohammed Ahmed Mohammed from the Department of Ancient Iraqi Languages on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, in Dr. Bahnam Abu Al-Soof Hall.
The thesis addressed the cities located in the Diyala region and their political, religious, and economic importance. Diyala is considered one of the most important regions of Mesopotamia due to its geographical location as a strategic point between Mesopotamia and neighboring countries to the east and north. Due to the fertility of the soil and the diversity of crops, it was and still is one of the most important agricultural regions of Mesopotamia, making it a magnet for migratory peoples seeking pasture who entered Iraq at different times. A group of these peoples settled in this region.
The viva committee consisted of the following professors:
Prof. Dr. Hussein Zahir Hamoud, University of Mosul, College of Education for Humanities, Department of History, Chairman
Prof. Dr. Nawala Ahmed Al-Mutawali, University of Mosul, College of Archaeology, Department of Archaeology, Member
Assistant Professor Yasser Jaber Khalil, University of Mosul, College of Archaeology, Department of Ancient Iraqi Languages, Member
Assistant Professor Muhannad Khalaf Jumin, University of Tikrit, College of Arts, Department of Archaeology, Member
Assistant Professor Moaz Habash Khader, University of Mosul, College of Archaeology, Department of Ancient Iraqi Languages, Member
Assistant Professor Ahmed Maysar Fadel, University of Mosul, College of Archaeology, Department of Ancient Iraqi Languages, Member and Supervisor
The Deanship of the College of Archaeology wishes the supervising professor and student success.