Kahin Tepe, Neolithic archaeological site in Araç, Turkey.
The excavation area contains circular and square stone walls with remnants of ancient structures situated near the Black Sea region.
Archaeological research at Kahin Tepe revealed a settlement from the Aceramic Neolithic period, dating between 12,000 and 7,000 BC.
The stone workshop discovered at the site produced animal sculptures, indicating sophisticated artistic capabilities of early Anatolian inhabitants.
Researchers and students from Kastamonu Museum Directorate conduct excavations at the site as part of a rescue project before dam construction.
The remains at Kahin Tepe represent the earliest discovered religious structure in the Black Sea region, featuring standing stones and ritual spaces.
Location: Araç
GPS coordinates: 41.23010,33.39190
Latest update: June 22, 2025 23:58
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