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Mound | |||||
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Altitude:
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140 m | |||||
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Mediterranean | |||||
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Province:
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Mersin | |||||
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Merkez | |||||
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Village:
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Çilek | |||||
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Destruction :
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Contemporary Settlements | |||||
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Visited - 14/7/2001 | |||||
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For detailed registration information please refer to Turkish pages. | |||||
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| Location: The site lies in Çilek Quarter; northeast of the city of Mersin; and north of the Mersin-Tarsus highway and railroad tracks. The mound can be found on a 1:200;000 map. |
| Geography and Environment: The mound that is also known as Turmil or Termil is 12 m high and has a 30 m diameter. The top part of the mound is flat. Modern buildings have been built on the slopes of the mound. There are stone ruins of a late period structure on the top of the mound. Since the site lies on a trade route; the ruins are believed to have been a stop for travelers. This site is believed to be where the Kale-i Hebelleç castle; which lies between the Mersin and Tarsus; is located. |
| Destruction Details: There is a house on southern slope of the mound which has been registered and encircled with wire fence [TAYEx 14.7.2001]. |
