Samal, also known as Zincirli Mound, is an ancient archaeological site located in southeastern Turkey. This historic site holds great significance as it was once a thriving city in the kingdom of Sam'al, which existed during the Iron Age. The city of Samal played a crucial role as a regional power and a prominent center of trade and cultural exchange. It was strategically positioned along important trade routes, facilitating commerce between Mesopotamia, Anatolia, and the Levant. The kingdom of Sam'al reached its zenith during the 9th and 8th centuries BCE.