Mesopotamia & LevantAsia

Yamhad

c. 1810 – c. 1517 BCE · about 293 years approximate dates

Yamhad was an ancient Semitic-speaking kingdom centred on Halab (Aleppo) in Syria. Through the actions of King Yarim-Lim I it became the most powerful Syrian kingdom of its era, ruling most of Syria directly or through vassals. Hittite raids in the late 17th and 16th centuries BC brought it down.

Key facts

Dates	c. 1810 – c. 1517 BCE
Region	Mesopotamia & Levant
Continent	Asia
Capital	Halab (Aleppo)
Religion(s)	Ancient Levantine religion (Hadad)

Before & after

Preceded by

Ebla

Followed by

Mitanni

Sources

Wikipedia – Yamhad

Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.