Tell Afis (Hazrek) — Archaeological in Idlib countryside, Iron Age Aramaean center

Archaeological · Idlib countryside

Tell Afis (Hazrek)

تل آفس (حزرك)

35.9050° N · 36.7986° E

The Zakkur Stele from Tell Afis, photographed in a museum; not a photograph of the mound · Rama / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0 fr

“Fortification walls, sacred building and the Zakkur Stele.”

Iron Age Aramaean center · Idlib countryside
Category
Archaeological
Era
Iron Age Aramaean center
Location
Idlib countryside
UNESCO
Not inscribed

Overview

Tell Afis, identified with Hazrek or Hatarikka, was a major Aramaean settlement in today's Idlib governorate. Excavations uncovered substantial defensive walls and a large sacred building. The Zakkur Stele, found here, records the words of a regional ruler.

Significance

An inscription-bearing administrative and religious center that illuminates Aramaean politics in northern Syria.

Notable Features

  1. Fortification walls, sacred building and the Zakkur Stele

Visitor Tips

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