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Çağirkan Kale Höyük
It is located in the town of Çağırkan, 9 kilometers from Kaman District. The earthen mound, 25-27 meters high, is more than 500 meters wide. Archaeological excavations were started on the mound in 1986 by the Japanese on behalf of the Japan Middle East Culture Center under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Masao MORİ. Looking at the artifacts obtained from the excavations, which are still continuing today, it is understood that the mound was inhabited from 3000 BC to the Islamic period.
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Suggested visit:45 minutes
It is located in Çağırkan Town, 9 kilometers from Kaman District. The earthen mound, 25-27 meters high, is more than 500 meters wide. Archaeological excavations were started on the mound in 1986 by the Japanese on behalf of the Japan Middle East Culture Center under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Masao MORİ. Considering the artifacts obtained from the excavations, which are still continuing today, it is understood that the mound was inhabited from 3000 BC to the Islamic period. At Kale Höyük, hundreds of artifacts consisting mostly of bowls, pots, household tools and jewelry for daily use are exhibited in the museum built right next to the mound. It has been determined that the artifacts belong to the Hittite and Phrygian civilization.
Places to Visit in Kırşehir Address: Kaman/Kırşehir
Last updated: 23 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Çağirkan Kale Höyük sits within Kaman, Kırşehir. The toroti catalogue holds 25 described stops across Kırşehir, 1 of them in Kaman.
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Frequently asked
- What is Çağirkan Kale Höyük?
- It is located in the town of Çağırkan, 9 kilometers from Kaman District. The earthen mound, 25-27 meters high, is more than 500 meters wide. Archaeological excavations were started on the mound in 1986 by the Japanese on behalf of the Japan Middle East Culture Center under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Masao MORİ. Looking at the artifacts obtained from the excavations, which are still continuing today, it is understood that the mound was inhabited from 3000 BC to the Islamic period.
- Where is Çağirkan Kale Höyük?
- Çağirkan Kale Höyük is in Kaman, Kırşehir.
- How long does it take to visit Çağirkan Kale Höyük?
- The suggested visit time for Çağirkan Kale Höyük is about 45 minutes.