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Inbogazi Magaralari |
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Type:
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Cave |
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Altitude:
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120 m |
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Region:
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Marmara |
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Province:
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Balikesir |
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District:
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Havran |
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Village:
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Inönü |
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Investigation Method:
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Excavation |
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Period:
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EBA II |
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| Location: It is located 1500 m behind the village of Inönü; 6 km east of the Havran District; west of the Balikesir Province. |
| Geography and Environment: In the vicinity of Inbogazi Mevkii; aside Karanlik Magara; there are several caves like Devedami; Aydinlik and Andik. Introduced as Inbogazi Caves; those caves stand on the calcareous slope of the Büyük Çal mountain facing the Gelinderesi stream. Among them; only Karanlik Magara was investigated and provided information about the local culture. Therefore; the finds should have been presented under the name of the Karanlik Magara. The construction of the Havran Dam is in progress. The caves will be partly influenced by the dam. |
| History: |
| Research and Excavation: The caves were discovered in 1949 by K. Kökten who carried out a small sounding at Karanlik Magarasi; the largest among all. The excavation was carried out near the mouth facing the south in 5x3 m in size. The bedrock was reached at 2.10-2.20 m. It was also investigated by M. Özdogan during the survey conducted in this region. Pottery of the Chalcolithic Age; EBA and Middle Age was collected. A salvage excavation was planned as a result of the construction of the dam. However; the project could not be started due to the shortage of funds. |
| Stratigraphy: K.Kökten reports that the cultural deposit of 2.10 - 2.20 m thick consists of three layers and 15 building levels. The first layer provided evidence of a Kybele cult by plenty of male and female figurines found. The second layer is dated to EBA by the excavator. Six building levels were identified at this layer. The third layer is probably dated to the Chalcolithic Age or Neolithic Age. The second layer is reported to be mixed. |
| Small Finds: Pottery: The second layer yielded sherds of black colored coarse ware. K. Kökten reports that some are comparable with the levels of Troy II. Through the lower levels; brown and black colored burnished ware is introduced. They are decorated with incisions. Small Finds: Millstones; objects in bone and flint tools were recovered. |
| Remains: |
| Interpretation and Dating: The caves damaged due to the construction of the dam should be re-investigated and excavated. |
