Altıntepe
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For other uses, see Altıntepe (disambiguation).
Urartian fortress in Turkey
 Temple in Altıntepe | |
  Shown within Turkey | |
| Location | Turkey |
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| Region | Erzincan Province |
| Coordinates | 39°41′47″N 39°38′48″E / 39.69639°N 39.64667°E / 39.69639; 39.64667 |
| Type | Settlement |
| Site notes | |
| Condition | In ruins |
Altıntepe (Turkish for "golden hill") or Yerez (
.Altıntepe is located at the 12th kilometre on the highway from
Council of Ministers, under the leadership of Professor Dr. Mehmet Karaosmanoğlu
.
The hill was a significant center for the Byzantine Empire and has a church with three naves and mosaic floors. The church was built on a natural terrace and has a rectangular floor plan. The colorful mosaic floors with various geometric shapes and figures of plants and animals are unique to the region.[1]
References
External links
- Erzincan governor's official website - Altıntepe images
- The Excavations of the Altintepe official web site Archived 2009-04-26 at the Wayback Machine
Cities and fortresses of Urartu (Kingdom of Van) | ||
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1 First capital city until 832 B.C. 2 Second capital city from 832 B.C. | ||
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