Kültepe38.86° · 35.64°
Kültepe
Kültepe (Turkish: lit. 'ash-hill'), also known under its ancient name Kaneš (Kanesh, sometimes also Kaniš/Kanish) or Neša (Nesha), is an archaeological site in Kayseri Province, Turkey.
- Country
- Türkiye
- Region
- Kocasinan, Kayseri
- Civilisation
- Anatolian heritage
- Period
- Bronze Age–Asur Ticaret Kolonileri
Through time
The story
Kültepe (Turkish: lit. 'ash-hill'), also known under its ancient name Kaneš (Kanesh, sometimes also Kaniš/Kanish) or Neša (Nesha), is an archaeological site in Kayseri Province, Turkey.
What you will see
- Kaniş karumu
- Höyük
- Palace
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.
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