About Karatepe
Karatepe (Turkish, 'Black Hill'; Hieroglyphic Luwian: 𔐔𔖪𔑣𔗬𔐬𔓱, romanized: Azzattiwadaya; Phoenician: 𐤀𐤆𐤕𐤅𐤃𐤉, romanized: ʾztwdy) is a Neo-Hittite fortress and open-air museum in Osmaniye Province in southern Turkey lying at a distance of about 23 km from the district center of Kadirli. It is sited in the Taurus Mountains, on the right bank of the Ceyhan River. The site is contained within Karatepe-Aslantaş National Park.
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Location and Access
Karatepe is located in Kadirli district, Osmaniye. Coordinates are 37.29556, 36.25361. You can get directions from the map below. You can request a licensed local guide for Osmaniye.
Places to Visit Near Karatepe
Museums
Karatepe-Aslantaş Open-Air Museum
Historical Places
Domuztepe Höyüğü
Nature & Outdoors
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Religious Sites
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Flaviopolis
Historical Places in Osmaniye
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Moumoustra
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Bahçe Castle
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Değirmendere Gözlem Kulesi
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Roman Bridge of Tekeli
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick Facts
- Province Osmaniye
- District Kadirli
- Category Historical Places
- Coordinates 37.29556, 36.25361
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