New Hattusa Fortress Outer — Hattusa (60-23)
Iron Age (regional)·Iron Age·🇹🇷 Hattusa, Turkey
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About New Hattusa Fortress Outer — Hattusa (60-23)
New Hattusa Fortress Outer — Hattusa (60-23) at Hattusa, Turkey is a Iron Age (regional) archaeological wonder of the Iron Age tradition, built c. 1200 BCE for fortress 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 mattersNew Hattusa Fortress Outer — Hattusa (60-23) at Hattusa, Turkey is a Iron Age (regional) archaeological wonder of the Iron Age tradition, built c. 1200 BCE for
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. 1200 BCE
- Period
- Iron Age (regional)
- Culture
- Iron Age
- Purpose
- Fortress and associated settlement
- Excavation
- Partially excavated
c. 1200 BCE
Initial construction / first occupation at New Hattusa Fortress Outer — Hattusa (60-23)
19th–20th century
Excavation and research at New Hattusa Fortress Outer — Hattusa (60-23)
On the ground
Structures & features
39.5873° N · 33.8365° E · 294 m · 3 mapped features
New Hattusa Fortress Outer — Hattusa (60-23) Main Archaeological-Wonder Feature
archaeological wonderPrimary archaeological-wonder feature at New Hattusa Fortress Outer — Hattusa (60-23) – central fortress and associated settlement element with stratified deposits
39.5873° N · 33.8365° ENew Hattusa Fortress Outer — Hattusa (60-23) Secondary Enclosure
enclosureAncillary enclosure/wall line at New Hattusa Fortress Outer — Hattusa (60-23) defining settlement or ritual space
39.5872° N · 33.8365° ENew Hattusa Fortress Outer — Hattusa (60-23) Outlier Rock Art Panel
rock artOutlier cup-mark/petroglyph panel linked to New Hattusa Fortress Outer — Hattusa (60-23) ceremonial landscape
39.5874° N · 33.8364° E