Altıntepe39.70° · 39.65°
Altıntepe
Altıntepe (Turkish for "golden hill") or Yerez (Armenian: Երեզ) is an Urartian fortress and temple archaeological site dating from the 9th to 7th century BCE. It is located on a small hill overlooking the Euphrates River in the Üzümlü district of Erzincan Province, Turkey.
- Country
- Türkiye
- Region
- Üzümlü, Erzincan
- Civilisation
- Anatolian heritage
- Period
- Antik ve tarihî dönemler
The story
Altıntepe (Turkish for "golden hill") or Yerez (Armenian: Երեզ) is an Urartian fortress and temple archaeological site dating from the 9th to 7th century BCE. It is located on a small hill overlooking the Euphrates River in the Üzümlü district of Erzincan Province, Turkey.
What you will see
- Altıntepe archaeological remains
- Üzümlü historic landscape
- Ören Yeri visitor area
Before you go
- Check opening hours and ticket rules shortly before your visit — they change seasonally.
- Plan for the heat. Most ancient sites have little shade; go early or late.
- Respect the barriers. Fragile surfaces are protected for the next visitors.
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