Tilmen Höyük

Historical Places İslahiye Gaziantep

Tilmen Höyük (also Tilmen Hüyük) is an archaeological mound located near the town of Islahiye, in the Gaziantep province of Turkey. It is 225 meters in diameter and 21 meters high on the shores of Kar...

Tilmen Höyük - Gaziantep
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About Tilmen Höyük

Tilmen Höyük (also Tilmen Hüyük) is an archaeological mound located near the town of Islahiye, in the Gaziantep province of Turkey. It is 225 meters in diameter and 21 meters high on the shores of Karasu River. It is located on the western edge of the Sakçagözü Plain. It is very near the Amanos Mountains.

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Location and Access

Tilmen Höyük is located in İslahiye district, Gaziantep. Coordinates are 37.03006, 36.70423. You can get directions from the map below. You can request a licensed local guide for Gaziantep.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Tilmen Höyük is located in İslahiye, Gaziantep. Coordinates: 37.03006, 36.70423.

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 Gaziantep and visit Tilmen Höyük with a professional tour guide.

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