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Gültepe |
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Type:
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Mound |
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Altitude:
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150 m |
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Region:
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Mediterranean |
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Province:
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Hatay |
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District:
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Kumlu |
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Village:
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Hatayhamami |
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Investigation Method:
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Survey |
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Period:
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Early |
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| The mound; discovered by R.J. Braidwood in 1936; lies north-northwest of Hatayhamamı Village; northeast of Kumlu District of Hatay Province. It is surrounded by fertile lands and close to the Hamam fresh water springs. During the surface collection of Braidwood; Chalcolithic Age sherds of Halaf ware and Neolithic Age finds were found (Harmankaya et al. 1997:Gültepe). The site is in the same valley with the Halaf Period settlements of Tell Turundah; Tell ain Darah. The mound is dated to the 7th phase in ASPRO. |
| Location: This site lies north-northwest of Hatayhamamı Village; northeast of Kumlu District of Hatay Province. |
| Geography and Environment: This small mound lies west of the Kürt Mountains. The region is suitable for agriculture. Both hot and cold-water springs can be found in the vicinity. |
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