Arslan Tash, Archaeological excavation site in northern Syria.
The settlement contains remains of city walls, gates decorated with carved lions, and a palace complex from the Assyrian period.
The site transformed from an Aramean Iron Age kingdom into an Assyrian settlement during the 9th century BC under Tiglath-Pileser III's reign.
The excavated ivory objects and limestone amulets with Phoenician inscriptions demonstrate the intersection of Aramean and Assyrian artistic traditions.
Located 30 kilometers east of Carchemish near the Euphrates River, the site reveals multiple layers of ancient construction through archaeological surveys.
Two basalt lion statues from this location were destroyed in 2015, leading to increased international focus on protecting Syrian archaeological heritage.
GPS coordinates: 36.84900,38.40928
Latest update: July 25, 2025 09:15
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