Tilmen Mound
Tilmen, one of the most magnificent Hittite cities of Anatolia after Hattusa, has been turned into an Archeopark as a result of excavations since 2003. The finds unearthed from the mound show the bond and relationship between the ancient Mesopotamian and Syrian cultures and the ancient Anatolian culture. culture. cultures. As a result of the excavations, this place BC. It is understood that it was dated to 4000 BC and was a large city in the last period of the 3rd millennium BC. To the northeast of the mound, there are 17-stepped, 8-meter-high round towers that can be reached by a ramp. The walls of the castle, which are protected by two rows of walls, rise with stones of incredible size and tons of weight, and almost reveal the magnificence of the city at that time. The main entrance gate of the city is in the east and is protected by gate lions on both sides.
