The River Qoueiq and Its Importance for Ebla (Syria) at the Time of the Archives (XXIV Cent. BC): Some Observation

New evidence links the river Qoueiq, flowing near Aleppo, to ancient cities mentioned in Ebla's 24th-century BC archives. Tells along its valley, including Tell Tuqan and Tell Hader, are likely candidates for identifying NIrar, a city referenced in Ebla texts. This study builds on surveys from the 1970s but relies on archival analysis rather than new excavations. It highlights the river's historical significance while noting that precise identifications remain tentative.

Giovanna Biga, M., & Karbotly, A. (2020). THE RIVER QOUEIQ AND ITS IMPORTANCE FOR EBLA (SYRIA) AT THE TIME OF THE ARCHIVES (XXIV CENT. BC): SOME OBSERVATION. Isimu, 23, 41–52. https://doi.org/10.15366/isimu2020.23.002