History and archaeology / Mound (höyük)
Kuruçay Höyük (Mound)
Merkez, Burdur
A mound south of Burdur Lake with layers from the Neolithic to the Bronze Age.
Its story
Kuruçay Höyük is a mound on the plain south of Burdur Lake that was settled again and again over thousands of years. Excavations uncovered house remains, painted pottery and objects of daily life from the Neolithic and Chalcolithic periods. Together with Hacılar, it shows how important the Lakes Region is for early village life in Anatolia. The finds are displayed in the Burdur Museum.
Key facts
- Admission
- Free; no prepared site
- Best season
- April–October
- Getting there
- About 15 km southwest of central Burdur
- Visit duration
- 30 minutes
Trip purpose
- Quiet
Location
37.63440, 30.16700
Where to eat nearby
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://goturkiye.com/burdur/see | https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kuruçay_Höyüğü