Tells are artificial hills that cities, temples, and forts were built on in Ancient Mesopotamia and other nearby places. Neo-Assyrian cities could have impress

Tells are artificial hills that cities, temples, and forts were built on in Ancient Mesopotamia and other nearby places. Neo-Assyrian cities could have impressive fortifications 100 feet tall rising high above the surrounding landscape. And all built by filling in the lower levels with trash and dirt and building on top of it.