Hellenistic Structures > Kapilikaya Rock Tomb

Kapilikaya Rock Tomb

Background

The Kapilikaya Rock Tomb is located in Kırkdilim, 27 km north of Çorum, Turkey, on a rocky, steep and rough land formed by rift valleys cracked by river, on the north- west corner of a rock which extends toward north. It is a rock tomb of the Hellenistic period, dating back to the 2nd century B.C. The inscprition "IKEZIOS" stands on the door of the tomb' s room. The room of the tomb is in square shape and there are deads' secchis carved as niche on the right and left sides of the entrance.

The Kapilikaya Rock Tomb is an ancient funerary site located in Turkey. Here’s a detailed overview of this archaeological site:

Location

Historical Context

Architectural Features

Significance

Preservation

The Kapilikaya Rock Tomb is a significant archaeological and cultural site that offers a glimpse into the funerary practices and architectural accomplishments of the Hellenistic period in central Turkey.

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