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Karapinar Höyük |
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Mound |
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Southeastern Anatolia |
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Adiyaman |
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Merkez |
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Merkez |
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It is located in the east side of Egriçay Valley, at a distance of 3 km from the city center of Adiyaman Province. It was discovered during the survey conducted by S. Ezer in 2013. A large number of 4th and 3rd millennia BC wares were found on the surface. There are also 1st millennium BC specimens. Karaz-like wares indicate the relationship with Eastern Anatolia region [Ezer et al. 2015:181]. |
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