Uşaklı Höyük, Archaeological mound in Sorgun district, Turkey.
Uşaklı Höyük is a raised mound in Sorgun district that spans roughly 10 hectares with a central elevated section of about 2 hectares, situated beside the Egri Öz river. The remains include large-scale temples and residential complexes from the Hittite period.
Settlement began in the Bronze Age and continued through the Hittite period, Iron Age, and into the Roman era, showing several millennia of continuous occupation. This lengthy period of habitation makes the site a key window for understanding multiple ancient cultures that shaped the region.
The site served as a major center for religious and administrative activities across several periods, evident from temple and palace remains that reveal how ancient people organized their spiritual and daily lives.
The site is located roughly 40 kilometers from the ancient Hittite capital Hattuša and is reachable via the modern road connecting Yozgat and Sivas. Visitors should prepare for uneven ground and wear suitable footwear, as the excavation areas have no paved pathways.
Excavations in 2018 revealed an early mosaic stone floor composed of thousands of individual stones arranged in geometric patterns, offering insight into ancient craftsmanship techniques. This carefully composed stonework demonstrates the skill and patience of ancient artisans who created this floor.
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