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Karahöyük 1 |
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Mound |
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Altitude:
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1115 m |
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Region:
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Central Anatolia |
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Province:
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Konya |
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District:
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Meram |
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Village:
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Karahüyük |
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Investigation Method:
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Excavation |
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Period:
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Late |
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| The mound; located south of Konya; was discovered during the South Anatolia Survey conducted by J. Mellaart in 1951-58. According to him; Late Chalcolithic Age sherds of Konya Plain were found on the surface. He published a sherd of red matt decorated buff ware in 1954 [Mellaart 1954:185;fig.67]. An excavation was conducted by S. Alp; and a Chalcolithic Age settlement is presumed at the site due to the 10 m thick deposit above plain level. It takes place in the registered archaeological sites list prepared by Ministry of Culture and Tourism. |
| Location: It lies some 7 km southwest of the Konya Province; situated between the motorway and the so called the Cem Gardens. This renowned mound is easily accessible. As there are more than one Karahöyük in the vicinity of Konya; this one is called No.1. |
| Geography and Environment: It is one of the highest mounds of Central Anatolia. It has ten flat hills of 4-6 m high (except one) surrounding a central tumulus. Its dimensions are reported to measure 1.000x500 m [Arik 1956:16-17; sketch 6]. It is impossible to verify the exact dimensions before removing the thick alluvium deposit it is surrounded. Achieving to reach the virgin soil at only 29.10 m in the trench C on the northern terrace proves the thickness of the deposit. To the north lie fresh water springs. The water table easily reachable by means of wells; probably; played a significant role for choosing the site as a homeland. The surface of the mound is full of holes since it was used as a military camping place for a long period of time. It has been also damaged by the local villagers due to removal of soil. |
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