Qarqar

Qarqar is an archaeological site in Hama Governorate consisting of two mounds on the eastern bank of the Orontes River. The larger mound displays layers of human settlement spanning thousands of years.

The location was the site of the Battle of Qarqar in 853 BC, when Assyrian forces under Shalmaneser III faced a coalition of local kingdoms. This confrontation marked a significant moment in the region's power struggles during antiquity.

The excavations at Tell Qarqur revealed stone fortification walls and a temple complex from the Early Bronze Age and Iron Age periods.

The site is located about one kilometer west of the modern village of Qarqur, near Jisr ash-Shugur in western Syria. Visitors should be aware that the area can be difficult to access and local conditions should be checked.

Stone walls and a temple complex from the Early and Iron Ages were uncovered through excavation, revealing religious structures from ancient daily life. These architectural remains provide insight into the spiritual practices of earlier inhabitants.

Location: Hama Governorate

GPS coordinates: 35.74265,36.33054

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:07