Historic · Battalgazi, Malatya
Arslantepe Mound
A UNESCO-listed mound bearing traces of early state formation.
- History
Arslantepe is a mound settled over thousands of years. The mud-brick palace complex uncovered in excavations and finds described as among the oldest known swords shed light on early state formation. The site was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2021, and visitors tour the remains under a protective roof.