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Karapinar Höyük

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Karapınar Höyük
Type:
Mound
Altitude:
m
Region:
Southeastern Anatolia
Province:
Adiyaman
District:
Merkez
Village:
Merkez
Investigation Method:
Survey
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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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