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Fortress |
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Altitude:
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1675 m |
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Region:
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Eastern Anatolia |
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Province:
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Mus |
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District:
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Merkez |
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Village:
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Dumlusu |
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Investigation Method:
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Survey |
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Period:
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Middle Iron Age |
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| It is located in Dumlusu Village 35 km north of the city center of Mus Province. It is situated on the hill overlooking Mus valley located 300 m high above Dumlusu Village. It was investigated during the survey conducted by Biber-Çavusoglu in 2011. It is oval shaped and it measures 40x65 m. Foundation remains that could belong to the defense wall can be seen in the east section of the hill. These walls were previously examined by Özfirat and it was reported that they bear Middle Age characteristics. On the east section of the hill, the rock craftsmanship showing IA characteristics can be seen. It is suggested that it might belong to a foundation of rampart. Although quite few, traces of architectural structures were encountered inside the castle. A road that looks like an entrance way and architectural remains were observed in the neck-shaped area, 190 m east of the citadel. IA sherds were seen on the surface of the castle [Biber-Çavusoglu 2013:310]. |
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