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Gözlükule Höyük
The mound in the district center of Tarsus consists of two hills. The presence of a watchtower on the mound in the Middle Ages must have led to the name Gözlükule. Obsidian tools and fragments of baked clay vessels belonging to the Neolithic Period have been uncovered. Houses with mudbrick walls on simple stone foundations and narrow streets have been revealed.
Gözlükule Höyük and 6 places around it
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Suggested visit:30 minutes
The mound in the district center of Tarsus consists of two hills. The presence of a watchtower on the mound in the Middle Ages must have led to the name Gözlükule. Obsidian tools and fragments of baked clay vessels belonging to the Neolithic Period have been found. Houses with mudbrick walls on simple stone foundations and narrow streets have been uncovered.
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Gözlükule Höyük sits within Tarsus, Mersin. The toroti catalogue holds 130 described stops across Mersin, 30 of them in Tarsus.
The nearest stop is Kleopatra Kapisi, 310 m to the north. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
The Mersin – Adana route passes 4.4 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.
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Frequently asked
- What is Gözlükule Höyük?
- The mound in the district center of Tarsus consists of two hills. The presence of a watchtower on the mound in the Middle Ages must have led to the name Gözlükule. Obsidian tools and fragments of baked clay vessels belonging to the Neolithic Period have been uncovered. Houses with mudbrick walls on simple stone foundations and narrow streets have been revealed.
- Where is Gözlükule Höyük?
- Gözlükule Höyük is in Tarsus, Mersin.
- How long does it take to visit Gözlükule Höyük?
- The suggested visit time for Gözlükule Höyük is about 30 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Gözlükule Höyük?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Gözlükule Höyük; the closest are Kleopatra Kapisi, Bilal Habeşi Makami Ve Mescidi, Mencik Baba Türbesi.
- Is Gözlükule Höyük on the way anywhere, and which route?
- Gözlükule Höyük lies 4.4 km from the Mersin – Adana route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.