History and archaeology / Mound (höyük)
Karahöyük (Elbistan)
Elbistan, Kahramanmaraş
A mound going back to the Bronze Age, where a stele with a Hittite hieroglyphic inscription was found.
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Its story
Karahöyük is a mound on the Elbistan plain bearing traces of the Bronze and Iron Ages. The stele with a Luwian hieroglyphic inscription found here is one of the important documents shedding light on the region's post-Hittite period. There is no developed visitor area on the mound. It can be a short stop for the view of the plain and for history enthusiasts.
Key facts
- Period
- Bronze – Iron Age
- Status
- Archaeological mound
Trip purpose
- Photography
Location
38.26229, 37.11368
Where to eat nearby
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://kulturenvanteri.com/yer/karahoyuk-elbistan/ | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karahüyük_(Elbistan)