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Submitted by davidmorgan on Monday, 30 May 2016  Page Views: 1685

DigsSite Name: Göztepe Tumulus Alternative Name: Büyük Göztepe Tümülüsü
Country: Turkey Type: Artificial Mound
Nearest Town: Safranbolu
Latitude: 41.252693N  Longitude: 32.692715E
Condition:
5Perfect
4Almost Perfect
3Reasonable but with some damage
2Ruined but still recognisable as an ancient site
1Pretty much destroyed, possibly visible as crop marks
0No data.
-1Completely destroyed
3 Ambience:
5Superb
4Good
3Ordinary
2Not Good
1Awful
0No data.
no data Access:
5Can be driven to, probably with disabled access
4Short walk on a footpath
3Requiring a bit more of a walk
2A long walk
1In the middle of nowhere, a nightmare to find
0No data.
4 Accuracy:
5co-ordinates taken by GPS or official recorded co-ordinates
4co-ordinates scaled from a detailed map
3co-ordinates scaled from a bad map
2co-ordinates of the nearest village
1co-ordinates of the nearest town
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Göztepe Tumulus submitted by davidmorgan : The tombs inside the mound are soon to be open to visitors. Photo credit: Hürriyet Daily News (Vote or comment on this photo)
Tumulus in Karabük Province, Turkey

A 25 metre tall tumulus, possibly dating from the 4th century BCE, which is currently being excavated with the expectation of finding the burial chamber soon.
Update: Burial chambers now found.

Photo credit: Hürriyet Daily News
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Tombs in tumulus in Turkey’s north to open to visitors by davidmorgan on Monday, 05 October 2020
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Ancient tombs unearthed in the Büyük Göztepe Tumulus in the northern province of Karabük’s Safranbolu district, famous for its historical houses, on the UNESCO World Heritage List, will contribute to tourism.

Twenty tombs dating back to ancient times were unearthed in the excavations that have been carried out in Safranbolu in intervals since 2011 and the findings of the people lying in these tombs will be exhibited.

The 25-meter-high tumulus, which emerged as a result of the works carried out by the Culture and Tourism Ministry, the Karabük Governor’s Office, Karabük University, Safranbolu District Governor’s Office, Safranbolu Municipality and museum directorates, also sheds light on the ancient times of Safranbolu, known as an Ottoman city.

Speaking to the state-run Anadolu Agency, Karabük Governor Fuat Gürel said that the history of the city could be explored until the 7th century B.C. thanks to the tumulus.

Stating that the ancient history of Safranbolu is important, Gürel said, “This tumulus appears to be a very important area of the Phrygian period. It is remarkable with its architecture and large scale. The findings of the ancient age must be opened to visitors. Therefore, we have initiated works. The tumulus has been covered and taken under protection. We have a new roof project in this area. A road will be constructed and important information will be given to visitors on the road route.”

Gürel pointed out that the tumulus, which first appeared in Anatolia during the Phrygians period, was built as an artificial hill-type monument by architects at the time and was used to bury dead people with their belongings.

Stating that he believes that the tumulus will make a significant contribution to the city tourism, Gürel said, “It will be an important work to be able to host more tourists coming to the district more and extend their stay. The work is set to be completed next year and open to visitors.”

Source: Hürriyet Daily News
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Excavations nearing an end in Safranbolu by davidmorgan on Monday, 30 May 2016
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Excavation works which have been continuing at the Göztepe Tumulus in the Black Sea province of Karabük’s Safranbolu district will soon come to an end.

The works at the Göztepe Tumulus have been continuing since 2012 and will be finished within a month.
Excavations carried out in various periods over the last five years would end soon and only five more meters of digging was needed to reach the tomb.

Karabük Provincial Culture and Tourism Director İbrahim Şahin said the outcome of the excavation would make great a contribution to tourism.

“After the works end, the tumulus and its surrounding will be opened to tourism. The findings are being examined in the Karabük University laboratory and they will be displayed,” Şahin said.

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