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Kandilli / Bahçehisar |
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Mound | |||||
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Altitude:
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820 m | |||||
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Region:
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Marmara | |||||
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Province:
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Bilecik | |||||
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Bozüyük | |||||
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Village:
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Kandilli | |||||
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Destruction :
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Agriculture | |||||
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Visited - 19/6/2002 | |||||
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| Location: It lies 4.3 km northeast of Kandilli Village; 5 km west of Inönü; south-southeast of the Bilecik Province. |
| Geography and Environment: It is located on the western part of the Eskisehir Plain; south of Sarisu; a small branch of the Porsuk River. It is an oval hill; 7.5 m high above the plain level and 400 m long in the north-south direction. Northern part looks higher while southern part has a terrace. It was introduced as Kandilli; being named after the nearest village. However; T. Efe reports that it is locally known as Bahçehisar. It is one of the biggest mounds in the region. |
| Destruction Details: The mound is severely damaged due to agricultural activities [TAYEx 19.6.2002]. |
