ancient ruins
Gobekli Tepe
The world's oldest known monumental temple complex dating to around 9500 BC, predating Stonehenge by 6,000 years and revolutionizing understanding of prehistoric civilization.
13 km · about 25 min drive
Şanlıurfa, Turkey · Asia
Konuklu is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Şanlıurfa, 13km from Gobekli Tepe.
Konuklu is a town located in Şanlıurfa, Turkey. With a population of 7,813, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Konuklu sits in Turkey, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Istanbul time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Konuklu to your route.
Konuklu is a neighbourhood of the municipality and district of Haliliye, Şanlıurfa Province, Turkey. Its population is 7,813 (2022). Before the 2013 reorganisation, it was a town (belde).
It is the site of Kazane Höyük, an archaeological site that covers 40 hectares, making it the largest in the Southeastern AnatoliaRead more
Region. The site dates to the Halaf and Ubaid periods of the Chalcolithic era, the early Bronze Age, and the Iron Age. Excavation started in 1992 and as of 2008 an area of about 400 square meters has been excavated. Remains of houses from the late Chalcolithic were found with mud brick, adobe, and pisé walls and plastered floors. According to excavator Patricia Wattenmaker, the settlement at Kazane Höyük was a large town surrounded by thick city walls around 1800 BCE.
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Konuklu is located in Şanlıurfa, Turkey, Asia. The coordinates are 37.1263 latitude, 38.8486 longitude.
Konuklu has a population of approximately 7,813 people, making it a town in Turkey.
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ancient ruins
The world's oldest known monumental temple complex dating to around 9500 BC, predating Stonehenge by 6,000 years and revolutionizing understanding of prehistoric civilization.
13 km · about 25 min drive
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