Horoztepe

The excavation site reveals multiple burial grounds containing ceremonial objects, bronze artifacts, and metal decorations from ancient Anatolian civilizations.

The archaeological complex dates back to the third millennium BC, with significant settlements and royal tombs established between 2400 and 2200 BC.

The burial grounds contain female figurines placed next to skeleton heads, indicating specific funeral practices and social structures of prehistoric Anatolian societies.

The location serves as an active research center where archaeologists continue to uncover artifacts and document findings about early human settlements.

Among the discovered items, researchers found one of the earliest known bells in Anatolia, a sistrum dating to the Old Bronze Age.

Location: Tokat Province

GPS coordinates: 40.66292,36.54553

Latest update: May 19, 2025 10:51