Alalakh

Alalakh was an ancient city located in what is now southeastern Turkey, near the Syrian border. It thrived around 2000-1500 BCE during the Late Bronze Age, serving as an important regional center for trade, politics, and culture. The city was part of a network of city-states in the Near East and is known for its well-preserved archaeological remains, including a palace, temples, and written records in cuneiform. These discoveries have provided valuable insights into the political alliances, daily life, and interactions among early civilizations of that era.