History and archaeology / Rock tomb
Kızılkoyun Necropolis
Eyyübiye, Şanlıurfa
An ancient cemetery of numerous rock tombs from the Roman and Byzantine periods on the rocky slope between Balıklıgöl and the museum.
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Its story
Kızılkoyun is a large necropolis of rock tombs carved into the limestone slope west of ancient Edessa. Most of the tombs belong to the Roman and Early Byzantine periods; in some, rock niches, benches and traces of decoration can be seen. Very close to the museum complex in Haleplibahçe, the site is an interesting stop for seeing on location the city's burial traditions of the pre-Christian and early Christian periods. From the slope there is also a view of Balıklıgöl and the castle.
Key facts
- Period
- Roman – Early Byzantine
- Admission
- Free
- Getting there
- Haleplibahçe, northwest of Balıklıgöl
- Visit duration
- 30 minutes
Trip purpose
- Free
- Photography
Location
37.15162, 38.78436
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/9469538686 | https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/747797053 | https://www.urfakulturatlasi.com.tr/