Tell Sukas

Tell Sukas is an archaeological mound on the Eastern Mediterranean coast near Jableh. The site contains remains of buildings from multiple periods and is positioned close to two natural harbors.

Settlement began here in the seventh millennium BC and passed through multiple cultural periods from the Stone Age to classical times. Later occupation by Crusaders marked the final chapter of human habitation at this location.

The site reflects layers of settlement by different peoples who left their marks over millennia. Walking through the remains, you can sense how Phoenicians, Greeks, and other groups made this place their home and shaped it over time.

The site is best explored on foot, with paths between ruins generally open for walking. Visit during cooler months when possible, as the terrain offers little shelter from the sun.

Excavations from 1958 to 1963 by a Danish team uncovered an Iron Age cemetery and a Phoenician temple. These discoveries reveal how significant this place remained as a trading hub across different eras.