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Sarissa Antik Kenti
Sarissa is a walled ancient city that is larger than thought. The reason why the local people call this place “Kuşaklı” is also these walls. Cuneiform Hittite tablets show both the existence of a king and festival celebrations. The 76-meter-long temple building uncovered in the excavations, which the excavation team calls “Building C,” is dated to 1525 BC. The building is described as “the largest of those found in Hittite cities.
Sarissa Antik Kenti and 2 places around it
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Highlights
- History
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- Cultural routes
Suggested visit:45 minutes
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Sarissa Antik Kenti sits within Altınyayla, Sivas. The toroti catalogue holds 64 described stops across Sivas, 2 of them in Altınyayla.
The nearest stop is Kangal Köpeği Üretme Çiftliği, 2.2 km to the southeast. Another 2 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
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Frequently asked
- What is Sarissa Antik Kenti?
- Sarissa is a walled ancient city that is larger than thought. The reason why the local people call this place “Kuşaklı” is also these walls. Cuneiform Hittite tablets show both the existence of a king and festival celebrations. The 76-meter-long temple building uncovered in the excavations, which the excavation team calls “Building C,” is dated to 1525 BC. The building is described as “the largest of those found in Hittite cities.
- Where is Sarissa Antik Kenti?
- Sarissa Antik Kenti is in Altınyayla, Sivas.
- How long does it take to visit Sarissa Antik Kenti?
- The suggested visit time for Sarissa Antik Kenti is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Sarissa Antik Kenti?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Sarissa Antik Kenti; the closest are Kangal Köpeği Üretme Çiftliği, Mihrali Bey Konağı.