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 and they are currently in Antakya Museum. Click on pictures for a larger image.

Image sources:
Kurt Bittel, Die Hethiter, Beck, München 1976, ISBN 3406030246.
Bora Bilgin, 2006.
Ertuğrul Anıl, 2010.