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Type:
Mound
Altitude:
21 m
Diameter:
m- Direction:

Region:
Marmara
Province:
Balikesir
District:
Gönen
Village:
Körpeagaç

Destruction :
Illicit Digging - Agriculture - Highways, roads, bridges etc.

TAYEx:
Visited - 3/7/2000

Registration State:
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Location: The mound-site is north of Balikesir and lies close to the village of Ayvalidere and 2.5 km west of the village of Körpeagaç; a municipality of the Gönen district. The site also lies along Gönen Stream. This area is also known as Halkali Mevkii. Code H 7 / 6.
Geography and Environment: The mound has been destroyed recently since many sites in this region have been leveled by a grader. It has been reported that the conical part of the mound has disappeared.
Destruction Details: The mound has been completely leveled due to agricultural activities. Traces of illicit diggings were also observed. Its southern section has been cut by the village road [TAYEx 3.7.2000].


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