About Karkemish
Carchemish ( KAR-kəm-ish or kar-KEE-mish), also spelled Karkemish (Turkish: Karkamış), was an important ancient capital in the northern part of the region of Syria. At times during its history the city was independent, but it was also part of the Mitanni, Hittite and Neo-Assyrian Empires. In Roman times the city bore the name Europus.. Today it is on the frontier between Turkey and Syria.
It was the location of an important battle, about 605 BC, between the Babylonians and Egyptians, mentioned in the Bible (Jer. 46:2, 2 Chron. 35:20). Modern neighbouring cities are Karkamış in Turkey and Jarabulus in Syria (also Djerablus, Jerablus, Jarablos, Jarâblos).
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Location and Access
Karkemish is located in Karkamış district, Gaziantep. Coordinates are 36.82972, 38.01500. You can get directions from the map below. You can request a licensed local guide for Gaziantep.
Places to Visit Near Karkemish
Historical Places
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Karkamış railway station
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Şadi Höyüğü
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Şaraga Höyük
Nature & Outdoors
Nature & Outdoors
Karkamış Reservoir
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Arıkdere Höyüğü
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Günaltı Höyüğü
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Rumkale
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Zeugma
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Turbessel
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Gaziantep Castle
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Zincirli Höyük
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Tilmen Höyük
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Yesemek Quarry and Sculpture Workshop
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Doliche
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick Facts
- Province Gaziantep
- District Karkamış
- Category Historical Places
- Period Hitit · Geç Hitit · Asur
- Opening hours Ziyaret izne ve güvenlik durumuna tabidir
- Entrance Ücretli (düşük)
- Visit duration 1,5 saat
- Best season İlkbahar ve sonbahar
- Coordinates 36.82972, 38.01500
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