Outer Derinkuyu Reservoir West — Derinkuyu, Cappadocia (59-14)
Chalcolithic (regional)·Chalcolithic·🇹🇷 Derinkuyu, Cappadocia, Turkey
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About Outer Derinkuyu Reservoir West — Derinkuyu, Cappadocia (59-14)
Outer Derinkuyu Reservoir West — Derinkuyu, Cappadocia (59-14) at Derinkuyu, Cappadocia, Turkey is a Chalcolithic (regional) tomb of the Chalcolithic tradition, built c. 400 BCE for reservoir 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 mattersOuter Derinkuyu Reservoir West — Derinkuyu, Cappadocia (59-14) at Derinkuyu, Cappadocia, Turkey is a Chalcolithic (regional) tomb of the Chalcolithic tradition,
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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. 400 BCE
- Period
- Chalcolithic (regional)
- Culture
- Chalcolithic
- Purpose
- Reservoir and associated settlement
- Excavation
- Excavation ongoing
c. 400 BCE
Initial construction / first occupation at Outer Derinkuyu Reservoir West — Derinkuyu, Cappadocia (59-14)
19th–20th century
Excavation and research at Outer Derinkuyu Reservoir West — Derinkuyu, Cappadocia (59-14)
On the ground
Structures & features
38.7781° N · 34.5704° E · 409 m · 4 mapped features
Outer Derinkuyu Reservoir West — Derinkuyu, Cappadocia (59-14) Main Tomb Feature
tombPrimary tomb feature at Outer Derinkuyu Reservoir West — Derinkuyu, Cappadocia (59-14) – central reservoir and associated settlement element with stratified deposits
38.7782° N · 34.5704° EOuter Derinkuyu Reservoir West — Derinkuyu, Cappadocia (59-14) Secondary Enclosure
enclosureAncillary enclosure/wall line at Outer Derinkuyu Reservoir West — Derinkuyu, Cappadocia (59-14) defining settlement or ritual space
38.7781° N · 34.5704° EOuter Derinkuyu Reservoir West — Derinkuyu, Cappadocia (59-14) Outlier Rock Art Panel
rock artOutlier cup-mark/petroglyph panel linked to Outer Derinkuyu Reservoir West — Derinkuyu, Cappadocia (59-14) ceremonial landscape
38.7782° N · 34.5703° EOuter Derinkuyu Reservoir West — Derinkuyu, Cappadocia (59-14) Reservoir Cistern
hydraulicRock-cut cistern/reservoir for water management
38.7780° N · 34.5703° E