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Abdullahin Düzü



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maps Abdullahin Düzü

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

Region:
Southeastern Anatolia
Province:
Diyarbakir
District:
Bismil
Village:
Salat

Destruction :
Agriculture

TAYEx:
Visited - 10/9/2001

Registration State:
For detailed registration information please refer to Turkish pages.
     


Location: The site lies east of Diyarbakir; between Bismil and Batman. It is located 2.1 km away from Yukarisalat while going towards Salat; immediately northeast of the dirt road. Abdullahin Düzü is not shown on the 1:100000 Mardin M 45 map. Salat Stream joins with Tigris without meander; on Algaze's map.
Geography and Environment: The 1-2 m high; round and broad mound; 100 m in diameter; is located on the eastern bank of Salat Stream; on the northern bank of Tigris; close to the junction of Salat Stream and Tigris; above the lower terrace of overflowing plain of Tigris. The mound is slightly damaged because of being plowed. Due to the distribution of pottery it covers an area of 1-2 hectares.
Destruction Details: The site is being destructed by agricultural activities [TAYEx 10.9.2001].


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