Mound Ersele, Archaeological mound in Aksaray Province, Turkey.
The circular earthen mound measures 125 meters in diameter and rises 20 meters above ground level at an elevation of 1150 meters.
Archaeological excavations at Mound Ersele reveal connections to the ancient trade networks that crossed through central Anatolia during multiple historical periods.
The mound contains multiple layers of settlement remains that demonstrate the evolution of local societies and their architectural techniques over several centuries.
Visitors can reach the site by taking local transportation from Aksaray city center to Ortaköy district, where guides provide tours of the archaeological area.
The mound forms part of the Ersele Underground City complex, with structural elements extending beneath the surface into subterranean chambers and passages.
Location: Çatin
Location: Ortaköy
Location: Aksaray Province
Elevation above the sea: 1,150 m
Height: 20 m
Diameter: 125 m
Part of: Ersele Underground City
GPS coordinates: 38.67972,34.21472
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:09
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