Aleppo
Country: Syria
Region: Middle East
Period: ~ 1800 BCE-1003CE
Location: 36.2°N, 37.16°E
Description
Armi was a significant city-state in northern Syria during the 3rd millennium BCE, frequently mentioned in Eblaite texts. Though its exact location remains uncertain, it is often associated with the modern site of Aleppo or its vicinity. Armi was a major political and trade center, known for its interactions with Ebla and other Mesopotamian powers, and sometimes acted as a client or rival to greater regional powers.
Modern Remains
The precise location of Armi has not been definitively identified, but it is often linked with ancient Aleppo. No dedicated archaeological site can yet confirm Armi's full scope, but references in Ebla and Mari archives provide rich historical context. Potential remains, if excavated near Aleppo, could yield insights into early urbanization and state formation in northern Syria.