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Deliklitas Aniti |
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Sanctuary |
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Aegean |
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Kütahya |
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Tavsanli |
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Village:
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Köprücek |
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Survey |
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| It lies on a rocky slope to the north of the Tavsanli-Harmancik motorway, 12 km west of the Tavsanli District in Kütahya. It was discovered in 1836 by W.J. Hamilton, who drew a rough outline. Twentyfive years later, G. Perrot et al. analysed the monument in detail, and sketched its plan and sections, followed by visits of many archaeologists. Locally called as Deliklitas due to the shaft behind it, it is also listed under the same name in the archaeological literature. The southeastern façade, which projects from the massive tuff mass with an approximate height of 15 m, was carved. In terms of proportions, it has a very diverse façade architecture compared to the monuments with or without shafts in the highlands of Phrygia. It looks like a high tower with chamfered sidewalls. From the profile, it appears that roof, tower-like section and lower shaft section with niche were all carved in projecting three stages. From the opposite, the roof resembles a pyramide surmounted on the tower. The lower section, i.e. niche and shaft which reflect the actual function of the monument, is very similar to other façades of this type, particularly the monuments of Midas and Maltas. It is 13.5 m high, and 6.8 wide at the niche level, and 0.8 m high above the ground level. Traces of walls and foundation pits carved into the bedrock identified by T. Tüfekçi-Sivas in front of the monument provide evidence for a large cult area consisting of a rectangular courtyard, a monumental façade and a building with benches at the site. |
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