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Asitepe |
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Flat Settlement and Workshop |
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Altitude:
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550 m |
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Region:
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Black Sea |
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Province:
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Amasya |
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District:
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Suluova |
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Village:
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Dereagil |
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Investigation Method:
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Survey |
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| The site lies northwest of the city of Amasya; 800 m southeast of Suluova District and of Dereagil Village. It lies southwest of a deep valley formed by the Kanlipinar Stream originating from the foothill of Tüllüçal Tepe. During the surface collection; sherds dating from the Chalcolithic to the Iron Age were recovered. |
| Location: The site lies northwest of the city of Amasya; 800 m southeast of Suluova District and of Dereagil Village. Asitepe is a local name; it was not given by the researcher. |
| Geography and Environment: The site lies southwest of a narrow valley formed by Kanlipinar Stream; which flows from the ridges of Tüllüçal Tepe; between the slopes of Yassiçal Sirtlari and Keltepe. The eastern side is partially destroyed by a small creek. The dimensions of the site are not reported according to the distribution of the finds. The abundance of flintstone suggests that Asitepe may be a workshop. A survey was made around the site for any flintstone sources. Consequently; a flintstone field was discovered in Aydoganlar Mevkii; approximately 1 km southeast of Asitepe. This quarry was probably used by Asitepe. Asitepe does not have a suitable location for a settlement. No fresh water springs are known to be present around the site except for the creek passing under. |
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