Destination
Tilmen Höyük
Tilmen Höyük, one of the most magnificent Hittite Cities of Anatolia after the city of Hattuşa, has been turned into an Archaeopark as a result of excavations carried out since 2003. The finds belonging to the mound show the connection and mutual relationship between the ancient Mesopotamian and Syrian cultures and the ancient Anatolian cultures. As a result of the excavations, its history dates back to B.C.
Tilmen Höyük and 3 places around it
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Highlights
- History
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- Cultural routes
Suggested visit:20 minutes
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Tilmen Höyük sits within İslahiye, Gaziantep. The toroti catalogue holds 64 described stops across Gaziantep, 2 of them in İslahiye.
The nearest stop is Ökkeşiye Hazretleri Türbesi, 13 km to the northeast. Another 3 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
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Frequently asked
- What is Tilmen Höyük?
- Tilmen Höyük, one of the most magnificent Hittite Cities of Anatolia after the city of Hattuşa, has been turned into an Archaeopark as a result of excavations carried out since 2003. The finds belonging to the mound show the connection and mutual relationship between the ancient Mesopotamian and Syrian cultures and the ancient Anatolian cultures. As a result of the excavations, its history dates back to B.C.
- Where is Tilmen Höyük?
- Tilmen Höyük is in İslahiye, Gaziantep.
- How long does it take to visit Tilmen Höyük?
- The suggested visit time for Tilmen Höyük is about 20 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Tilmen Höyük?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Tilmen Höyük; the closest are Ökkeşiye Hazretleri Türbesi, Yesemek Açik Hava Müzesi, Ağcabey Cami.