Kilise Tepe

Kilise Tepe rises as a settlement mound situated 20 kilometers from Mut and 145 kilometers from Mersin, featuring multiple excavation layers from different periods.

The site experienced significant destruction in the late 13th century BC by Sea Peoples, followed by reconstruction and subsequent destruction in the mid-12th century BC.

Archaeological excavations revealed important Hittite artifacts, including lentoid stamp seals from the 13th century BC and the personal seal of an official named Tarhunta-piya.

The artifacts discovered at Kilise Tepe are currently stored and displayed at the Silifke Museum, offering visitors direct access to the historical findings.

Timbers discovered in the Late Bronze layer provided precise dendrochronology dating to 1380 BC, establishing exact chronological markers for the settlement period.

Location: Mersin Province

Location: Mut

GPS coordinates: 36.50244,33.55350

Latest update: March 8, 2025 12:59