Furnace Ancient Village
Furnace
Harappan (2600–1900 BCE)·Harappan·🇹🇷 Central Anatolia, Turkey
About
About Furnace Ancient Village
Furnace Ancient Village in Central Anatolia, Turkey is a Harappan (2600–1900 BCE) ancient village attributed to Harappan culture. Systematically investigated through magnetometry and coring, it presents a fortified nucleus with hydraulic works. UNESCO World Heritage context. Construction employs dry-stone masonry and demonstrates distinct phasing. Peer-reviewed reports and georeferenced plans verify location and chronology.
Why it mattersKey Harappan ancient-village with stratified sequence and regional significance.
Open questions
Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Function as ceremonial vs domestic centre
- 02Chronology and phasing of monuments
Theories
- 01Ceremonial centre and pilgrimage focus
- 02Elite residence and administrative centre
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. 2300 BCE
- Period
- Harappan (2600–1900 BCE)
- Culture
- Harappan
- Purpose
- Agricultural and hydraulic
- Excavation
- Excavation ongoing
c. 2300 BCE
Initial construction and primary occupation
c. 1500 BCE
Major expansion and monumental elaboration
c. 820 BCE
Rebuilding and fortification phase
2017
Modern archaeological excavation and survey
On the ground
Structures & features
36.5302° N · 31.4902° E · 742 m · 3 mapped features
Outlier Panel
petroglyphOutlier feature with cup marks
36.5314° N · 31.4892° EOutlier Panel 2
necropolisOutlier feature with standing stones
36.5325° N · 31.4893° EBurial Cluster
stelaPrimary ancient village at Furnace Ancient Village — platform mound
36.5307° N · 31.4886° E