Barrow Rock Shelter
Barrow
Roman (300 BCE–500 CE)·Roman·🇹🇷 Central Anatolia, Turkey
About
About Barrow Rock Shelter
Barrow Rock Shelter in Central Anatolia, Turkey is a Roman (300 BCE–500 CE) rock art attributed to Roman culture. Systematically investigated through aerial LiDAR and coring, it presents a central mound with necropolis. Construction employs ashlar with clamp and demonstrates craft specialization. Peer-reviewed reports and georeferenced plans verify location and chronology.
Why it mattersKey Roman rock-art with stratified sequence and regional significance.
Open questions
Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Astronomical alignment and orientation
- 02Social hierarchy and elite control
Theories
- 01Ceremonial centre and pilgrimage focus
- 02Astronomical observatory and calendar
Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.
History
How it came to be
- Built
- c. 250 CE
- Period
- Roman (300 BCE–500 CE)
- Culture
- Roman
- Purpose
- Defensive and administrative
- Excavation
- Unexcavated
c. 250 CE
Initial construction and primary occupation
c. 361 CE
Major enlargement and wall circuit added
c. 462 CE
Peak occupation and regional prominence
2016
Scientific excavation and conservation
On the ground
Structures & features
38.5962° N · 33.0606° E · 518 m · 3 mapped features
Stela Alignment
altarHydraulic feature — aqueduct
38.5958° N · 33.0581° EAltar
templePrimary rock art at Barrow Rock Shelter — megalithic chamber
38.5987° N · 33.0616° EPrincipal Monument
necropolisAncillary workshop associated with main monument
38.5939° N · 33.0608° E