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Yogunhisar

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Yoğunhisar
Type:
Mound
Altitude:
1185 m
Region:
Central Anatolia
Province:
Yozgat
District:
Bogazliyan
Village:
Yogunhisar
Investigation Method:
Survey
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It lies east of the village it was named after within the territory of Bogazliyan District; southeast of Yozgat Province. It is one of the biggest mounds in the region. It measures 24 m in height and 340 m in diameter. It was discovered by the Kaman Kalehöyük excavation team under S. Omura. Presence of an EBA settlement is suggested based on the evaluations of the material collected from the surface. It was named after the nearest village. It takes place in the registered archaeological sites list prepared by Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
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