Royal Derinkuyu Reservoir I — Derinkuyu, Cappadocia (59-33)
Medieval (regional)·Medieval·🇹🇷 Derinkuyu, Cappadocia, Turkey
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About Royal Derinkuyu Reservoir I — Derinkuyu, Cappadocia (59-33)
Royal Derinkuyu Reservoir I — Derinkuyu, Cappadocia (59-33) at Derinkuyu, Cappadocia, Turkey is a Medieval (regional) ancient city of the Medieval tradition, built c. 3000 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 mattersRoyal Derinkuyu Reservoir I — Derinkuyu, Cappadocia (59-33) at Derinkuyu, Cappadocia, Turkey is a Medieval (regional) ancient city of the Medieval tradition, bu
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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. 3000 BCE
- Period
- Medieval (regional)
- Culture
- Medieval
- Purpose
- Reservoir and associated settlement
- Excavation
- Partially excavated
c. 3000 BCE
Initial construction / first occupation at Royal Derinkuyu Reservoir I — Derinkuyu, Cappadocia (59-33)
19th–20th century
Excavation and research at Royal Derinkuyu Reservoir I — Derinkuyu, Cappadocia (59-33)
On the ground
Structures & features
37.5897° N · 34.0559° E · 221 m · 3 mapped features
Royal Derinkuyu Reservoir I — Derinkuyu, Cappadocia (59-33) Main Ancient-City Feature
structurePrimary ancient-city feature at Royal Derinkuyu Reservoir I — Derinkuyu, Cappadocia (59-33) – central reservoir and associated settlement element with stratified deposits
37.5898° N · 34.0559° ERoyal Derinkuyu Reservoir I — Derinkuyu, Cappadocia (59-33) Secondary Enclosure
enclosureAncillary enclosure/wall line at Royal Derinkuyu Reservoir I — Derinkuyu, Cappadocia (59-33) defining settlement or ritual space
37.5897° N · 34.0559° ERoyal Derinkuyu Reservoir I — Derinkuyu, Cappadocia (59-33) Outlier Rock Art Panel
rock artOutlier cup-mark/petroglyph panel linked to Royal Derinkuyu Reservoir I — Derinkuyu, Cappadocia (59-33) ceremonial landscape
37.5899° N · 34.0558° E