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Bozköy Höyücek |
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Mound |
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Altitude:
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10 m |
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Region:
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Aegean |
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Province:
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Izmir |
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District:
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Aliaga |
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Village:
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Bozköy |
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Investigation Method:
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Excavation |
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EBA II EBA I |
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| It is reported to lie around Bozköy Village; 2 km south of the ancient city of Kyme; 6 km south of Aliaga Farm; northwest of Menemen District and Izmir Province. Although it is locally called Höyücek; it is better to call it Bozköy Höyücek to prevent any confusion with other Höyücek sites [Yakar 1985a: 152]. It can be reached at 1 km after the exit on the right side of the Menemen-Bergama highway. It is a flat; small and oval-shaped mound. To the east; there are traces of destruction pits digged by the treasure hunters. In 1955 and 1958; it was excavated by a team under M. Senyürek; H. Gültekin and E. Senyürek for a short period of time. It was digged till 2 m depth; however the virgin soil was not reached. It is reported to have two architectural levels. Sherds of Troy I were recovered from both levels. No information is provided about those groups of ware. It is suggested that the mound was abandoned during the EBA II. It is a small settlement. It takes place in the registered archaeological sites list prepared by Ministry of Culture and Tourism. |
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