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Acemhöyük
Acemhöyük is known as Anatolia's most prominent metal production center 4 thousand years ago. The famous Assyrian city of Puruşhattum mentioned in Akkadian and Hittite inscriptions… Acemhöyük by its present-day name. One of the largest mounds in Anatolia, Acemhöyük consists of a mound with a volume of 700x600x20 cubic meters and the Lower City surrounding it. Acemhöyük in Yeşilova Town is the first archaeological site in Aksaray where excavation work was carried out. In 1962, Prof. Dr.
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Suggested visit:45 minutes
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Acemhöyük sits within Aksaray merkez, Aksaray. The toroti catalogue holds 52 described stops across Aksaray, 18 of them in Aksaray merkez.
The nearest stop is Aksaray Müzesi, 15 km to the east. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
The Antalya – Nevsehir route passes 11 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.
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Frequently asked
- What is Acemhöyük?
- Acemhöyük is known as Anatolia's most prominent metal production center 4 thousand years ago. The famous Assyrian city of Puruşhattum mentioned in Akkadian and Hittite inscriptions… Acemhöyük by its present-day name. One of the largest mounds in Anatolia, Acemhöyük consists of a mound with a volume of 700x600x20 cubic meters and the Lower City surrounding it. Acemhöyük in Yeşilova Town is the first archaeological site in Aksaray where excavation work was carried out. In 1962, Prof. Dr.
- Where is Acemhöyük?
- Acemhöyük is in Aksaray merkez, Aksaray.
- How long does it take to visit Acemhöyük?
- The suggested visit time for Acemhöyük is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Acemhöyük?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Acemhöyük; the closest are Aksaray Müzesi, Paşa Hamamı, Cincikli Hacı Yusuf Mescidi.
- Is Acemhöyük on the way anywhere, and which route?
- Acemhöyük lies 11 km from the Antalya – Nevsehir route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.