Old Hattusa Temple II — Hattusa (60-43)

Why it mattersOld Hattusa Temple II — Hattusa (60-43) at Hattusa, Turkey is a Chalcolithic (regional) temple complex of the Chalcolithic tradition, built c. 800 CE for temple

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Built

c. 800 CE

Period

Chalcolithic (regional)

Culture

Chalcolithic

Purpose

Temple and associated settlement

Excavation

Partially excavated

1. c. 800 CE

   Initial construction / first occupation at Old Hattusa Temple II — Hattusa (60-43)

2. 19th–20th century

   Excavation and research at Old Hattusa Temple II — Hattusa (60-43)

• Old Hattusa Temple II — Hattusa (60-43) Main Temple-Complex Feature

  temple complex

  Primary temple-complex feature at Old Hattusa Temple II — Hattusa (60-43) – central temple and associated settlement element with stratified deposits

  39.3420° N · 34.2607° E

• Old Hattusa Temple II — Hattusa (60-43) Secondary Enclosure

  enclosure

  Ancillary enclosure/wall line at Old Hattusa Temple II — Hattusa (60-43) defining settlement or ritual space

  39.3419° N · 34.2607° E

• Old Hattusa Temple II — Hattusa (60-43) Outlier Rock Art Panel

  rock art

  Outlier cup-mark/petroglyph panel linked to Old Hattusa Temple II — Hattusa (60-43) ceremonial landscape

  39.3421° N · 34.2606° E

• Old Hattusa Temple II — Hattusa (60-43) Reservoir Cistern

  hydraulic

  Rock-cut cistern/reservoir for water management

  39.3419° N · 34.2606° E