Ebla (Tel Mardikh)
1900-1600 BCE
History
- Mardikh IIIA
- Rebuilt with heavy fortifications
- Large western palace built (area Q)
- Major temples built
- Most powerful city in the area between Hama and Aleppo
- Economy
- Mardikh IIIB
- 1800-1600 BCE
- Ebla becomes a vassal of king at Aleppo
- Private houses in area B
- City Gate A
- Royal palace E
- Fortress M
- Tombs of royal necropolis
- At end was conquered and destroyed by the Hittites
- Economy
Remains of the city
- Walls
- 30 m thick
- Still stand 20 m high
- 4 gates
- Southwest gate
- Temple of Ishtar
- Rectangular building
- One entrance
- Recessed area before the door
- In vestibule
- Steps up into the cella
- Massive stone walls
- Royal palace E
- Northern part of the acropolis
- Large complex
- Only partially excavated
- Large central courtyard
- Administrative rooms around it
- Corridor was paved