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Bijare Holon Kaya Mezarlari

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Bıjare Holon Kaya Mezarları
Type:
Rock-cut Tomb
Altitude:
931 m
Region:
Southeastern Anatolia
Province:
Diyarbakir
District:
Çinar
Village:
Köksalan
Investigation Method:
Survey
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It is located about 300 m south of Köksalan Village in Çinar District of Diyarbakir Province. It appears in the Diyarbakir Culture Inventory which was achieved after the surveys organized by the Diyarbakir Province Culture and Tourism Directorship between 2009 and 2011. 4 rock graves were discovered on the rocky area. The graves are located parallel to each other and their entrances face to the east. The rock graves are in the form of vessel type burials and contain 3 klinai inside.
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