Tilmen Höyük, Bronze Age archaeological site in Gaziantep Province, Turkey.
The archaeological mound rises 21 meters above the Karasu River marshes, covering 4.5 hectares with ancient architectural remains and fortification systems.
Excavations revealed continuous settlement layers from the Late Chalcolithic period through the Early Byzantine era, with peak development during the Middle Bronze Age.
The discovery of clay bullae and architectural elements indicates strong connections with Assyrian merchants and the Yamhad kingdom centered in Aleppo.
Access to the site requires private transportation from Gaziantep, with brown signposts marking the route through local roads to the archaeological park.
The monumental gates feature basalt lion sculptures flanking the entrance, representing some of the earliest stone statuary discovered in this region.
Location: Gaziantep Province
Location: İslahiye
GPS coordinates: 37.03006,36.70423
Latest update: March 25, 2025 16:21
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