History and archaeology / Monument and statue
İvriz Rock Monument
Halkapınar, Konya
An 8th-century BC Late Hittite rock relief depicting King Warpalawas of Tuwana praying to the Storm God Tarhunza.
Its story
The relief carved on the rock face beside the source of the İvriz Suyu (İvriz Stream) is about 4.2 meters high. Opposite the large figure of the Storm God Tarhunza, holding bunches of grapes and ears of wheat, King Warpalawas is depicted at a smaller size, praying. The inscription in Luwian hieroglyphs tells that the king planted vineyards and asked the god for abundance; for this reason the monument is associated with fertility and agriculture. The area right beside the spring water is also a cool resting place. It is about 17 km southeast of Ereğli.
Key facts
- Height
- About 4.2 m
- Period
- 8th century BC (Late Hittite)
- Admission
- Free access
- Visit duration
- 30 minutes
Trip purpose
- Free
- Photography
- Quiet
Location
37.41029, 34.17290
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C4%B0vriz | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C4%B0vriz_monuments | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1404389