History and archaeology / Archaeological site
Lifos Dağı Archaeological Site
Hacılar, Kayseri
The remains of a mountain settlement of uncertain date, surrounded by a wall with 16 bastions, on the crater-shaped summit plain of Lifos Dağı northeast of Erciyes.
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Its story
The hollow plain between the two summits of Lifos (Barut) Dağı, at about 2500 meters, was once home to a settlement completely surrounded by walls. The foundations of the wall, about 1050 meters long, can still be traced, and 16 bastions, about one every 66 meters, have been identified. Inside the walls more than a hundred building remains, most of them single-room, have been found, and on the eastern slope four water cisterns. The period to which the settlement belongs is not known for certain; the site has been damaged by natural destruction and treasure-hunting digs. The summit is also an impressive point for viewing Mount Erciyes up close.
Key facts
- Period
- Uncertain
- Altitude
- About 2500 m
- Admission
- Free, open area
- Walled area
- About 7.4 hectares
- Visit duration
- Half day (including the hike)
Trip purpose
- Free
- Seasonal
- Photography
- Hiking
Location
38.59030, 35.47910
Where to eat nearby
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://kulturenvanteri.com/yer/lifos/ | https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lifos_Da%C4%9F%C4%B1 | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q139427004