Kocaeski Mound and Historical Settlement

History and General Information / Local Legends and Folklore Kocaeski Mound, rising on the fertile alluvial soils of the Çubuk Plain in the southwest of Akyurt district center, is a registered first-degree archaeological site that was inhabited continuously from the Early Bronze Age to the Iron Age, Hellenistic and Roman periods. Hittite ceramic pieces, hand millstones and terracotta pots were found during the surface research. It is believed among the local people that a large dynasty palace was built on this hill in ancient times and the name of the hill was called 'Kocaeski' due to this deep-rooted history. Geographical Structure, Altitude and Natural Features The altitude is 950 meters. It is in the form of a conical hill in the middle of large agricultural parcels and wheat fields. Visiting Hours, Days and Entrance Fees