Tell Arqa, Archaeological site in Akkar District, Lebanon.
Tell Arqa sits 135 meters above sea level, containing multiple excavation layers from different historical periods spanning the Neolithic to Crusader times.
The settlement transformed from a Phoenician city into Caesarea of Lebanon during Roman times, mentioned in both Amarna letters and Assyrian documents.
The Bronze Age layers of Tell Arqa reveal ceramic productions and architectural elements indicating strong trade connections with Cyprus and Mediterranean regions.
The archaeological site lies 22 kilometers northeast of Tripoli, near the Lebanese village of Miniara, with excavations conducted between 1972 and 2014.
The location served as a strategic point during the Iron Age, contributing 10,000 soldiers to fight against Assyrian forces in the Battle of Qarqar.
Location: Akkar District
Location: Phoenicia
GPS coordinates: 34.53060,36.04680
Latest update: March 3, 2025 20:47
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