Destination
Karkamiş Antik Kenti
Near Karkamış District, on the western bank of the Euphrates, on the Turkey-Syria border line, lies the Ancient City of Karkamış, one of the most important settlements of Near Eastern Archaeology. The strongest of the Late Hittite Kingdoms, which were established within the 300 years following the collapse of the Hittite Empire towards the beginning of the 12th century B.C., is the Kingdom of Karkamış. The reliefs found as a result of the excavations, B.C.
Karkamiş Antik Kenti and 2 places around it
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Highlights
- History
Good for
- Cultural routes
Suggested visit:45 minutes
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Karkamiş Antik Kenti sits within Karkamış, Gaziantep. The toroti catalogue holds 64 described stops across Gaziantep, 1 of them in Karkamış.
The nearest stop is Birecik kalesi, 22 km to the north. Another 2 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
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Frequently asked
- What is Karkamiş Antik Kenti?
- Near Karkamış District, on the western bank of the Euphrates, on the Turkey-Syria border line, lies the Ancient City of Karkamış, one of the most important settlements of Near Eastern Archaeology. The strongest of the Late Hittite Kingdoms, which were established within the 300 years following the collapse of the Hittite Empire towards the beginning of the 12th century B.C., is the Kingdom of Karkamış. The reliefs found as a result of the excavations, B.C.
- Where is Karkamiş Antik Kenti?
- Karkamiş Antik Kenti is in Karkamış, Gaziantep.
- How long does it take to visit Karkamiş Antik Kenti?
- The suggested visit time for Karkamiş Antik Kenti is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Karkamiş Antik Kenti?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Karkamiş Antik Kenti; the closest are Birecik kalesi, Zeugma Antik Kenti.