Ancient City

Tilmen Höyük

Tilmen Höyük is located in the İslahiye Plain, west of Gaziantep, and is considered one of the most magnificent cities of Anatolia during the Hittite period. The city was protected by a two-wall system consisting of inner and outer fortifications, notable for its large and well-cut stone walls. The monumental gate on the east is adorned with lion reliefs. Excavations have revealed palace structures, orthostat walls, and numerous pottery, seals, and decorative items; these findings indicate that the city had strong connections with ancient Anatolian cultures.