Harran: An OverviewHarran is a municipality and district in Şanlıurfa Province, Turkey. Its area is 904 km², and its population is 96,072 as of 2022. Harran is located 40 kilometers southeast of Urfa and 20 kilometers from the Syrian border crossing at Akçakale.Historical SignificanceHarran was founded between the 25th and 20th centuries BC. Sumerian traders…
Banyunibo Temple (Candi Banyunibo)
Banyunibo Temple: A Glimpse into Ancient Javanese ArchitectureBanyunibo, meaning “dripping water” in Javanese, is a 9th-century Buddhist temple. It’s located in Cepit Hamlet, Bokoharjo Village, Prambanan, Sleman Regency, within the Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Dating back to the era of the Mataram Kingdom, this temple is nestled in a narrow valley surrounded by lush…
Hamzan Tepe
The Archaeological Significance of Hamzan TepeHamzan Tepe, discovered in 2000 during the Şanlıurfa Culture Inventory, is a significant archaeological site in southeastern Turkey. It lies within the city boundaries of Şanlıurfa, formerly known as Edessa in ancient times, and is located 10km south of the modern city center. This site, like Göbekli Tepe and Karahan…
Sefer Tepe
Exploring Sefer Tepe: A Neolithic Treasure in Southeast TurkeySefer Tepe, a recently discovered Pre-Pottery Neolithic site, lies within the boundaries of Viranşehir township, approximately 70 km east of Şanlıurfa, Turkey. Unearthed during the Şanlıurfa Region Culture Inventory Project (2000-2003), this settlement offers significant insights into early human settlement patterns and architectural traditions.Location and EnvironmentSefer Tepe…
Harbetsuvan Tepe
Harbetsuvan Tepe: A Glimpse into Prehistoric TurkeyHarbetsuvan Tepe, also known as Harbetsuvan Tepesi, was discovered during surface surveys in 2014. It lies within Şanlıurfa province in southeast Turkey. Situated about 53 km east of Şanlıurfa on the Tektek Mountains plateau, this site shares characteristics with other notable Pre-Pottery Neolithic (PPN) settlements like Göbekli Tepe and…
Cakmaktepe
Çakmaktepe: Unveiling a Prehistoric SettlementLocated around 20 km southwest of downtown Şanlıurfa, Çakmaktepe sits atop the Eocene limestone plateau, part of the Fatik (Cudi) Mountains, at an elevation of around 670 meters above sea level. This hilltop settlement, within the borders of Herim/Ödüllü village, Koçören neighborhood, Eyyübiye district, covers a diameter of approximately 150 meters….