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Maltepe |
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Mound |
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Altitude:
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-48 m |
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Region:
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Marmara |
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Province:
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Çanakkale |
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District:
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Gelibolu |
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Village:
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Demirtepe |
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Investigation Method:
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Survey |
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Period:
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EBA II EBA I |
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| It lies on the shore; north of the Sabandere stream; 3 km southwest of Demirtepe Village; 4 km southeast of Bolayir on the Gelibolu Peninsula. It lies on natural ridges. It is surrounded by fields on the west and southwest; and the sea can be seen beyond them. A stone paved road passes from between the fields on the plain and the slope in the east-west direction. It was discovered by M. Özdogan during a survey conducted in 1982. Pottery of Troy I was collected from the surface. It measures 100x60x8 m. The layer of Troy I is reported to be very thick. Also found are materials of Kumtepe Ib; Classical Period and Middle Age. It is coded under G 4 / 1. It takes place in the registered archaeological sites list prepared by Ministry of Culture and Tourism. |
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