Balıkhisar Archaeological Mound

History and General Information / Local Legends and Folklore Rising within the boundaries of Balıkhisar District of Akyurt district, right near Ankara Esenboğa Airport, Balıkhisar Archaeological Mound is a registered cultural heritage monument that has witnessed the Chalcolithic Age, Old Bronze Age, Hittite and Phrygian periods since 3000 BC. The settlement, which takes its name from the legends of the ancient water springs and castle ("Fish" - city/fortress in Old Turkish) in the region, ensured the safety of the caravan routes connecting the Ankara Plain to Çankırı and the Black Sea in ancient times. Hittite pottery, bronze needles and stone foundations were documented during the surface surveys carried out in the mound. According to local legend, this sacred hill, dedicated to the sky god in ancient times, is the center of abundance and abundance where migration caravans and merchants take a break. Geographical Structure, Altitude and Natural Features It is an artificial mound rising on the plain of Balıkhisar District. Its altitude above sea level is 970 meters. It is surrounded by agricultural lands, fruit trees and green poplar groves. Visiting Hours, Days and Entrance Fees