Archaeological · Latakia Governorate
Ras Ibn Hani Archaeological Site
موقع رأس ابن هاني الأثري
35.5850° N · 35.7460° EHistoric site photograph; not a current-condition report · Bertramz / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
“Ugaritic coastal palaces and Mediterranean archaeology.”
- Category
- Archaeological
- Era
- Late Bronze Age; later classical occupation
- Location
- Latakia Governorate
- UNESCO
- Not inscribed
Overview
Ras Ibn Hani is an archaeological settlement on a peninsula north of Latakia, separate from the nearby beach resorts. Late Bronze Age palatial buildings and written records connect it with the kingdom of Ugarit at Ras Shamra. The North Palace and evidence of craft production provide a coastal counterpart to Ugarit’s inland urban remains. Later occupation adds further layers to the site’s history. The photograph shows excavated palace foundations beside the Mediterranean, not a resort; confirm current permissions and access before approaching the ruins.
Significance
Ugaritic coastal palaces and Mediterranean archaeology
Notable Features
- Ugaritic coastal palaces and Mediterranean archaeology
Visitor Tips
- Confirm current access, permissions and safety locally before travelling. Photographs may show earlier conditions; do not enter unstable structures or excavation areas without permission.