About Arslantepe
Arslantepe, also known as Melid, was an ancient city on the Tohma River, a tributary of the upper Euphrates rising in the Taurus Mountains. It has been identified with the modern archaeological site of Arslantepe near Malatya, Turkey.
It was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site under the name Arslantepe Mound in 2021. As of 2025 it is closed for maintenance.
Değirmentepe, a site located 24 km northeast of Melid, is notable as the location of the earliest secure evidence of copper smelting. The site was built on a small natural outcrop in the flood plain about 40m from the Euphrates River.
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Location and Access
Arslantepe is located in Battalgazi district, Malatya. Coordinates are 38.38194, 38.36111. You can get directions from the map below. You can request a licensed local guide for Malatya.
Places to Visit Near Arslantepe
Religious Sites
Monastery of Margap
Religious Sites
Tomb of Kara Baba
Religious Sites
Tomb of Ali Baba
Historical Places
Battalgazi House
Historical Places
Maltepe Höyüğü
Religious Sites
Tomb of Ahmet Turan
Historical Places
Erturan Evi Çeşmesi, Battalgazi
Religious Sites
Tomb of Hazrat Hasan Basri
Historical Places in Malatya
Historical Places
Değirmentepe
Historical Places
Historical Places
Cafer Höyük
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İmamoğlu Mound
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Kapıdere railway station
Historical Places
Doğanşehir railway station
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Dilek railway station
Historical Places
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick Facts
- Province Malatya
- District Battalgazi
- Category Historical Places
- Coordinates 38.38194, 38.36111
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