Karatepe, Archaeological site and open-air museum in Osmaniye, Turkey
The site contains ancient rock inscriptions, monumental structures, and stone lion sculptures within a fortified area on a hilltop near Aslantaş Dam Lake.
During the 8th century BCE, King Asativatas built this fortress at Karatepe to protect his kingdom from northern tribes in the Late Hittite period.
The site includes dual-language inscriptions in Phoenician and Hittite hieroglyphs, which enabled researchers to decipher ancient Hittite writing systems.
Located 22 kilometers from Kadirli and 30 kilometers from Osmaniye, the archaeological site offers guided tours through preserved fortification walls and temple ruins.
Three sides of the archaeological site border the Aslantaş Dam reservoir, creating a peninsula that rises 638 meters above sea level.
Location: Osmaniye Province
Location: Osmaniye
Location: Kadirli
GPS coordinates: 37.29585,36.25375
Latest update: May 15, 2025 03:39
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