Turk Site, Archaeological site in Carlisle County, Kentucky, US.
The Turk Site spans 2.5 hectares on a bluff spur, containing multiple platform mounds arranged around a central plaza near the Mississippi River floodplain.
First documented investigations of the Turk Site occurred in 1888 by Robert Loughridge, followed by Richard Edging's extensive analysis published in 1985.
The site represents a Mississippian culture settlement that functioned as a regional administrative center between 1100 and 1500 CE during the Dorena and Medley phases.
Archaeological research at the Turk Site continues to reveal information about ancient agricultural techniques, social structures, and community interactions through recovered artifacts.
The geographical limitations of the bluff spur resulted in a smaller regional administrative center compared to other Mississippian settlements of similar importance.
Location: Kentucky
GPS coordinates: 36.89480,-89.08520
Latest update: March 4, 2025 18:07
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