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Kocahidir Mevkii |
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Type:
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Single Findspot |
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Altitude:
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Region:
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Marmara |
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Province:
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Balikesir |
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District:
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Merkez |
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Village:
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Balikli |
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Investigation Method:
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Survey |
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| Location: This site is in the province of Balikesir; east of the city; 3 km northeast of the village of Balikli; on route to the village of Hotoslar. Its survey code is K 9 / 4. |
| Geography and Environment: The basin-like Balikesir Plain is surrounded by mountains. The thick deposition of erosional fill on the floor of this basin makes it difficult to locate Palaeolithic sites. |
| History: |
| Research and Excavation: This site was discovered by Mehmet Özdogan during his 1977 survey of the Balikesir province. |
| Stratigraphy: |
| Small Finds: Özdogan does not provide information on the Palaeolithic assemblage he found during his survey of this region. |
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