Confirmation that Tell Mardikh corresponded to ancient Ebla came in 1974 / 75 with the discovery of cuneiform tablets that repeatedly bore that ancient name.
Aastatel 1974 / 75 saadi lisakinnitust sellele, et Tell Mardikh on tõepoolest muistse Ebla asukoht, kui sealt leiti kiilkirjatahvlid, millel esines korduvalt selle muistse linna nimi.