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Tell al Kanisah |
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Mound |
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Altitude:
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150 m |
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Region:
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Mediterranean |
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Province:
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Hatay |
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District:
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Kirikhan |
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Village:
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Muratpasa |
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Investigation Method:
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Survey |
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| The mound locates 3.5 km northwest of Muratpasa Village; 8 km southwest of Kirikhan District of Hatay Province. It lies between Kirikhan and Muratpasa. It used to be in the swamp nearby; that is drained today.The dimensions of the mound; that is reported to be quite large and high; are not known. It is discovered in 1936 by R.J. Braidwood. Sherds collected from the surface date back to Neolithic Age; 2nd Millennium BC; Hellenistic-Roman Period; Early Christian Period and some probably to Chalcolithic Age. The site is known also by the name of Tell Çalakköyü. |
| Location: The site lies 3.5 km northwest of Muratpasa Village; 8 km southeast of Kirikhan District of Hatay Province. It is locally known as Kilisetepe/Esentepe. |
| Geography and Environment: The mound is fairly large and round and consists of two hills. The Muratpasa Water Canal passes very close to the mound. When the site was surveyed; the surrounding fields were not fertile. The other name of the mound is Tell Çolakköy; named after the closest village. |
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