Carchemish, Archaeological site in Gaziantep Province, Turkey.
The archaeological site of Carchemish spans across the Turkish-Syrian border along the western bank of the Euphrates River, covering multiple excavation areas.
The settlement dates back to the Early Bronze Age and reached its peak during the Late Hittite period, serving as a major center until 604 BCE.
The excavated remains include stone reliefs depicting ceremonial scenes, military parades, and mythological figures from various ancient Near Eastern civilizations.
Access to the archaeological site requires special permission due to its location in a military zone near the Turkish-Syrian border.
The site contains archaeological evidence of multiple civilizations including Mitanni, Egyptian, Hittite, Assyrian, Neo-Babylonian, and Persian periods.
Location:
Location: Aleppo Governorate
Inception: 1321 BCE
GPS coordinates: 36.82972,38.01500
Latest update: November 10, 2025 12:52
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