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Kaymakçı (archaeological site)
38.6234° N, 27.9313° E
About
Kaymakçı is a Bronze Age archaeological site overlooking Marmara Lake in Manisa Province, Turkey. Given its size and location, the settlement is considered a leading candidate for the capital city of the Seha River Land.
Historical Timeline
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Occupation begins
c. 1700 BCE
Major occupation ends
c. 1200 BCE
Discovery
2001 CE
Excavations
2014–2017 CE
Archaeological Features
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Defensive Structures
Public and Civic Structures
Burial and Funerary Structures
Industrial and Craft Structures
Artistic and Decorative Features
Agricultural and Land Use Features
Domestic and Habitation Structures
Transportation and Communication Structures
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