36°14'24 N - 36°22'57 E Google Earth location
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Tell Açana
Tell Açana (Tell Atchana) is the modern name of the ancient site of Alalakh. It has come under Hittite occupation during the reign of Suppiluliuma I from 14th century till its destruction in 12th century. The site also has rich findings from pre-Hittite period. The orthostat of Tudhaliya IV and gate lions are dated to 13th centurty BCE both of which are in Antakya Museum.
36°14'24 N - 36°22'57 E Google Earth location Click on pictures for a larger image.
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Image sources:
Kurt Bittel, Die Hethiter, Beck, München 1976, ISBN 3406030246.
Bora Bilgin, 2006