Arslan Tash (Hadatu) — Archaeological in Aleppo countryside, Iron Age, Aramaean–Assyrian

Archaeological · Aleppo countryside

Arslan Tash (Hadatu)

أرسلان طاش (حداتو)

36.8486° N · 38.4078° E

Assyrian-period relief from Hadatu, photographed in Istanbul; not a photograph of the site · Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

“Carved ivories and monumental palace reliefs.”

Iron Age, Aramaean–Assyrian · Aleppo countryside
Category
Archaeological
Era
Iron Age, Aramaean–Assyrian
Location
Aleppo countryside
UNESCO
Not inscribed

Overview

Hadatu, now Arslan Tash, was an important center in the Euphrates region, connected to Bit-Adini and later the Assyrian empire. Excavations yielded carved ivories and monumental palace reliefs; the famous lions and ivories speak to overlapping Aramaean and Assyrian artistic traditions.

Significance

Its ivories and reliefs reveal cultural exchange between Aramaean polities and Assyrian imperial courts.

Notable Features

  1. Carved ivories and monumental palace reliefs

Visitor Tips

  • Check current access and safety conditions locally before travelling; archaeological sites may not be open to visitors.
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