🏛️ Alalakh

Turkey · Europe · 36.24°N, 36.38°E

Alalakh is an ancient archaeological site approximately 20 kilometres (12 mi) northeast of Antakya in what is now Turkey's Hatay Province. It flourished as an urban settlement in the Middle and Late Bronze Age, c. 2000–1200 BC. The city contained palaces, temples, private houses and fortifications. The remains of Alalakh have formed an extensive mound covering around 22 hectares. In the Late Bronze Age, Alalakh was the capital of the local kingdom of Mukiš.

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Country	Turkey
Continent / region	Europe
Coordinates (approx.)	36.24°N, 36.38°E · view on map

Alalakh is located in Turkey, in Europe.

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