İnandıktepe

40.38104233.535196Koordinaten: 40 ° 22 ' 52 "N, 33 ° 32' 7" E

The İnandıktepe is an archaeological site in the Turkish province of Çankırı, about 80 km northeast of Ankara. 1965 came during construction shards of a Hittite Reliefvase to light, after which the site was archaeologically investigated.

In total, five phases have been identified which are mainly due to a Hittite settlement. Here, a complex of buildings of about 2,000 square meters was excavated, which extended over the entire back of the hill, however, was obtained only in part. This complex was destroyed by a great fire. The excavators suggested that this complex is to be identified as a temple in particular because of its inventory, which, however, did not remain unchallenged. As an alternative interpretation that a country residence has been proposed.

In addition to 49 complete vessels, smaller vessels, jugs, known as a fruit stand and bull terracottas, a temple model and a bath were found at İnandıktepe. There is also a Akkadian clay tablet, which allows the dating of the locality. It is a cuneiform legal document that certifies the donation of land by the official Tuttulla to his nephew. It is provided with the anonymous Tabarna seal so-called, which fell into disuse from the Great King Alluwamna. Corresponding comparison of findings Hattuša date from the time Telipinus, so that here a dating after middle chronology is assumed in the outgoing 16th century.