Oluz Höyük

Historical Places Amasya

Oluz Höyük is an archaeological site located in the Amasya Province of north-central Anatolia, Turkey. Situated 25 kilometers (16 mi) southwest of the city of Amasya in the Çekerek River valley, the s...

Oluz Höyük - Amasya
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About Oluz Höyük

Oluz Höyük is an archaeological site located in the Amasya Province of north-central Anatolia, Turkey. Situated 25 kilometers (16 mi) southwest of the city of Amasya in the Çekerek River valley, the site is a multi-layered settlement mound (höyük) that has been inhabited from the Early Bronze Age through the Middle Ages. Systematic excavations, led by Şevket Dönmez since 2007, have uncovered significant remains from the Achaemenid (Persian) and Phrygian periods, including a rare fire temple and a monumental road.

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Location and Access

Oluz Höyük is located in Amasya. Coordinates are 40.54570, 35.62850. You can get directions from the map below. You can request a licensed local guide for Amasya.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Oluz Höyük is located in Amasya. Coordinates: 40.54570, 35.62850.

A visit of 1-2 hours is usually enough; it can be combined with other stops nearby into a half-day route.

Yes. You can request a licensed local guide in Amasya and visit Oluz Höyük with a professional tour guide.

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