Samuha

Samuha is an archaeological site in Malatya Province with remains of multiple ancient settlement layers. The excavations reveal a temple complex with fourteen rooms and scattered building foundations across the northern bank of the Kizil Irmak River.

This settlement served as a military administrative center during the Hittite Empire in the 14th century BC. Its importance grew as conflicts with the Kaskas intensified in the region.

The site contains a temple dedicated to the goddess Shaushka-Ishtar, showing how religious practices were observed here. Visitors can trace the blend of spiritual traditions that took place within these rooms.

The site is located in a rural area and requires preparation for a visit due to limited infrastructure. It is better to visit during warmer months and bring appropriate gear for walking on uneven ground.

Over one hundred cuneiform tablets have been discovered at the site, with texts written in Hittite, Luwian, and Hurrian languages. These inscriptions show how multiple languages and cultural groups interacted at this location.