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Hidirlik - Akkaya Tepesi |
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Upland Settlement |
Altitude:
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925 m |
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Black Sea |
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Amasya |
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Merzifon |
Village:
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Hirka |
Investigation Method:
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Survey |
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It lies on a natural hill immediately south of the Hirka Köyü Dam; 3 km north of the district of Merzifon in the province of Amasya. It measures about 100 m in diameter and was destructed by erosion and illicit digging. Pottery sherds belonging to EBA and Iron Age settlements were found on the surface. |
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