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Sirkeli, Ceyhan

Coordinates: 36°59′49″N 35°45′03″E / 36.9969°N 35.7508°E / 36.9969; 35.7508
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Sirkeli
Sirkeli is located in Turkey
Sirkeli
Sirkeli
Location in Turkey
Coordinates: 36°59′49″N 35°45′03″E / 36.9969°N 35.7508°E / 36.9969; 35.7508
CountryTurkey
ProvinceAdana
DistrictCeyhan
Population
 (2022)
383
Time zoneUTC+3 (TRT)

Sirkeli is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Ceyhan, Adana Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 383 (2022).[2] It is the site of the tell (settlement mound) of Sirkeli Höyük.

History

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Late Bronze

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Hittite Period

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Near the river there is a carving in the rocks of the ancient Hittite king Muwatalli II.

References

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  1. ^ Mahalle, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
  2. ^ "Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2022, Favorite Reports" (XLS). TÜİK. Retrieved 12 July 2023.