Sites & cities that bear the name of Tell Tayinat

Tell Tayinat

Today in : Turkey
First trace of activity : ca. 3,300 B.C.E
Last trace of activity : ca. 7th century B.C.E
Recorded names : Kinalua, Kunulua

Description : Tell Ta'yinat is a low-lying ancient tell on the east bank at the bend of the ancient Orontes river, in the Hatay province of southeastern Turkey about 25 kilometers south east of Antakya (ancient Antioch). It is located along the southwestern edge of the Amuq valley. The site lies some 800 meters from Tell Atchana, the site of the ancient city of Alalakh. It is a possible site of the city of Calneh mentioned in the Hebrew Scriptures.

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