History and archaeology / Mound (höyük)
Sirkeli Höyük and Hittite Rock Relief
Ceyhan, Adana
A mound on the banks of the Ceyhan with the oldest known Hittite rock relief in Anatolia, belonging to the Hittite king Muwatalli II.
Its story
On the rock face of the mound overlooking the river is a relief dated to the 13th century BC depicting the Hittite king Muwatalli II. Excavations have shown that the settlement was used from the Chalcolithic to the Iron Age. Being very close to Yılankale, it can be seen on the same trip.
Key facts
- Admission
- Open site / excavation area
- Getting there
- Ceyhan, near Yılankale
- Visit duration
- 30–45 min
Trip purpose
- Photography
- Quiet
Location
37.00328, 35.74387
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sirkeli_H%C3%B6y%C3%BCk | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1561662