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Hassanlar |
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Type:
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Mound |
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Altitude:
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1095 m |
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Region:
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Central Anatolia |
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Province:
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Nevsehir |
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District:
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Hacibektas |
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Village:
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Hasanlar |
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Investigation Method:
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Survey |
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Period:
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Ceramic |
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| Location: This site lies at Harim/Köybolugu Mevkii; very close to the village of Hasanlar; north of Nevsehir Province. It is on the Nevsehir-Kirsehir city border. |
| Geography and Environment: Although the dimensions of the mound have not been provided; from the photo in the publication it is clear that the mound is middle-sized and broad mound. In Omura's publication; the site is referred to as Hassanlar; although in the map; the name of the village appears to be Hasanlar (Avanos 1:200;000). The site name chosen here is the name given by the survey director. The mound lies in the flat area known as Çerçiçölü; where Lake Seyfe is located. The inhabitants of this site could have used Kolaycik Stream as their water supply. Nearby; there is another small seasonal stream. The swamps near the mound may have functioned as hunting grounds for the inhabitants of the site. |
| History: |
| Research and Excavation: The site was discovered by S. Omura during the survey he directed in Central Anatolia while he was directing the Kaman Kalehöyük excavations. It takes place in the registered archaeological sites list prepared by Ministry of Culture and Tourism. |
| Stratigraphy: |
| Small Finds: No information on the ceramics from this site has been provided; although the site is reported to be rich in obsidian finds. From the photos published in the survey report; the chipped stone tools appear to include obsidian blades and pressure flaked points. |
| Remains: |
| Interpretation and Dating: Omura places this site as a Ceramic Neolithic site. Because the site has been published in a preliminary report; detailed information was not provided. For the moment; the site is the only Neolithic site that lies in the arc of the Kizilirmak River. |
