Arslantepe38.37° · 38.36°
Arslantepe
Arslantepe, also known as Melid, was an ancient city on the Tohma River, a tributary of the upper Euphrates rising in the Taurus Mountains. It has been identified with the modern archaeological site of Arslantepe near Malatya, Türkiye.
- Country
- Türkiye
- Region
- Battalgazi, Malatya
- Civilisation
- Anatolian heritage
- Period
- Chalcolithic–Bronze Age–Iron Age
- UNESCO
- World Heritage
Through time
The story
Arslantepe, also known as Melid, was an ancient city on the Tohma River, a tributary of the upper Euphrates rising in the Taurus Mountains. It has been identified with the modern archaeological site of Arslantepe near Malatya, Türkiye.
What you will see
- Anıtsal Palace kompleksi
- Kerpiç yapılar
- Taht odası
Before you go
- Check opening hours and ticket rules shortly before your visit — they change seasonally.
- Plan for the heat. Most ancient sites have little shade; go early or late.
- Respect the barriers. Fragile surfaces are protected for the next visitors.
Discoveries from Arslantepe
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