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Karabel relief
38.3706° N, 27.4560° E
About
The Hittite / Luwian Karabel relief is a rock relief in the pass of the same name, between Torbalı and Kemalpaşa, about 20 km from Izmir in Turkey. Rock reliefs are a prominent aspect of Hittite art.
Historical Timeline
Journey through time and discover key events in this site's history
Carving of the relief
13th century BCE
Texier visit
1839
Lepsius visit
1840
Kiepert re-evaluation
1843
Texier publication
1862
Road construction destruction
1977-1982
Inscription deciphered
1998
Modern damage
early 2019
Archaeological Features
Unique architectural and cultural elements found at this historical site
Artistic and Decorative Features
Environmental and Natural Features
Transportation and Communication Structures
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