Sungur Archaeological Mound

History and General Information / Local Legends and Folklore Rising on a hill overlooking the plain near Sungur village of Elmadağ, Sungur Archaeological Mound is a registered archaeological heritage site that has been inhabited uninterruptedly since the Early Bronze Age of the 3rd millennium BC until the Hittite, Phrygian and Roman periods. Its location on the historical caravan routes connecting Ankara and the east of Central Anatolia has enabled the mound to be a strategic defense and trade base for centuries. Polished pottery pieces, stone ax tips and bronze remains found during surface surveys reveal the rich mineral processing and agricultural culture of the mound. According to the rumor among the local people, the mound is a historical castle hill where Sungur Bey, one of the Seljuk raider lords, set up tents and watched over the enemies. Geographical Structure, Altitude and Natural Features The mound is located on a slightly rising hill to the east of the Elmadağ Plain, at an altitude of 1,020 meters. It has a typical Central Anatolian steppe view, surrounded by wheat and chickpea fields. Visiting Hours, Days and Entrance Fees