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Type:
Flat Settlement and Workshop
Altitude:
550 m
Diameter:
m- Direction:

Region:
Black Sea
Province:
Amasya
District:
Suluova
Village:
Dereagil


TAYEx:
Visited - 23/8/2003

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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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