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Akpinar |
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Mound |
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Altitude:
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170 m |
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Mediterranean |
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Hatay |
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District:
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Kumlu |
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Village:
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Akpinar |
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Survey |
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| The mound lies in Akpinar Village; northeast of Kumlu District of Hatay Province. The site was discovered by R.J. Braidwood; who reports that it is also known by the name of Tell Baida. The large mound is sloped except for the southeastern section. A fresh water spring is located southeast of the mound surrounded by fertile fields. The Chalcolithic potsherds are found over a large area. The EBA; LBA; IA; and HellenisticÐRoman sherds are also recovered. |
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