Little Hattusa Hilltop South — Hattusa (60-12)
Neolithic (regional)·Neolithic·🇹🇷 Hattusa, Turkey
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About Little Hattusa Hilltop South — Hattusa (60-12)
Little Hattusa Hilltop South — Hattusa (60-12) at Hattusa, Turkey is a Neolithic (regional) archaeological wonder of the Neolithic tradition, built c. 2500 BCE for hilltop and associated settlement. Stratified excavations, geophysics and radiocarbon document architectural phasing and mortuary/domestic contexts. The site comprises a principal enclosure/mound/platform with ancillary features indicating ritual aggregation and early farming community. Peer-reviewed plans and heritage protection in place.
Why it mattersLittle Hattusa Hilltop South — Hattusa (60-12) at Hattusa, Turkey is a Neolithic (regional) archaeological wonder of the Neolithic tradition, built c. 2500 BCE
Open questions
Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Chronology and phasing
- 02Landscape function
Theories
- 01Ceremonial centre
- 02Territorial marker
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. 2500 BCE
- Period
- Neolithic (regional)
- Culture
- Neolithic
- Purpose
- Hilltop and associated settlement
- Excavation
- Excavated
c. 2500 BCE
Initial construction / first occupation at Little Hattusa Hilltop South — Hattusa (60-12)
19th–20th century
Excavation and research at Little Hattusa Hilltop South — Hattusa (60-12)
On the ground
Structures & features
39.6130° N · 35.3974° E · 416 m · 4 mapped features
Little Hattusa Hilltop South — Hattusa (60-12) Main Archaeological-Wonder Feature
archaeological wonderPrimary archaeological-wonder feature at Little Hattusa Hilltop South — Hattusa (60-12) – central hilltop and associated settlement element with stratified deposits
39.6130° N · 35.3975° ELittle Hattusa Hilltop South — Hattusa (60-12) Secondary Enclosure
enclosureAncillary enclosure/wall line at Little Hattusa Hilltop South — Hattusa (60-12) defining settlement or ritual space
39.6129° N · 35.3975° ELittle Hattusa Hilltop South — Hattusa (60-12) Outlier Rock Art Panel
rock artOutlier cup-mark/petroglyph panel linked to Little Hattusa Hilltop South — Hattusa (60-12) ceremonial landscape
39.6131° N · 35.3974° ELittle Hattusa Hilltop South — Hattusa (60-12) Reservoir Cistern
hydraulicRock-cut cistern/reservoir for water management
39.6128° N · 35.3974° E