Destination

Maşathöyük Örenyeri

The tablets written in Hittite cuneiform, uncovered as a result of excavations carried out between 1973-1984 at the Maşat Höyük archaeological site located in Yalınyazı village of Zile district, have become one of the most important sources illuminating the history of Tokat. Some of these tablets are still exhibited in Tokat Museum. At Maşat Höyük, in 3000 BC the Early Bronze Age, in 2000 BC the Hittite Age, BC.

Maşathöyük Örenyeri and 5 places around it

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Highlights

  • History

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Suggested visit:45 minutes

Last updated: 19 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Maşathöyük Örenyeri sits within Zile, Tokat. The toroti catalogue holds 61 described stops across Tokat, 3 of them in Zile.

The nearest stop is Zile Maşat Höyük, 850 m to the east. Another 5 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

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Frequently asked

What is Maşathöyük Örenyeri?
The tablets written in Hittite cuneiform, uncovered as a result of excavations carried out between 1973-1984 at the Maşat Höyük archaeological site located in Yalınyazı village of Zile district, have become one of the most important sources illuminating the history of Tokat. Some of these tablets are still exhibited in Tokat Museum. At Maşat Höyük, in 3000 BC the Early Bronze Age, in 2000 BC the Hittite Age, BC.
Where is Maşathöyük Örenyeri?
Maşathöyük Örenyeri is in Zile, Tokat.
How long does it take to visit Maşathöyük Örenyeri?
The suggested visit time for Maşathöyük Örenyeri is about 45 minutes.
What else is there to see near Maşathöyük Örenyeri?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Maşathöyük Örenyeri; the closest are Zile Maşat Höyük, Zile Kalesi, Kızlar Kayası.