II Kultepe

II Kultepe is an archaeological excavation site in Aşağı Uzunoba with multiple layers of ancient settlement remains from the Bronze Age. The location spans about 10 hectares and reveals structures and artifacts from different periods of occupation.

Archaeological investigations at II Kultepe started in 1962, revealing continuous human settlement across different historical periods. The site shows that this location remained important for occupation and activity over many centuries.

The burial sites here display ancient craftsmanship through pottery vessels, bone tools, stone artifacts, and beads. These objects reveal how people of that time worked with materials and what they valued enough to place in graves.

The site is accessible through local tourism offices in the Babek District, which provide guides for detailed explanations. It is helpful to ask locally about access routes and the best time to visit for experiencing the excavations fully.

The site revealed evidence of copper-arsenic metallurgy from the 4th millennium BC, making it an early center of metal production. This technical skill was remarkable for its time and shows how advanced the inhabitants were.

Location: Aşağı Uzunoba

Location: Babek District

GPS coordinates: 39.27083,45.45472

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:03