Kultepe-2
settlement in Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan
Kultepe-2 (also known as II Kultepe) is an ancient settlement in Nakhchivan. It is located about 1.5 km north of the related ancient site of Kultepe-1, or about 10 km north of Nakhchivan (city) on the west bank of Nakhchivanchay (Nakhchivan river; de:Naxçıvançay) river between the villages of Kültepe and Didivar. In ancient times, the site reached nearly 10 ha in size, but the river erosion reduced this now to about 3 ha. Chehrichay (Chehri river) connects in this area with Nakhchivan river.
The earliest layer of the settlement is 7–10 m. in thickness; it dates back to the Early Bronze Age and is related to Kura–Araxes culture. The remains of circular-shaped buildings built of bricks were discovered there. The results of the radiocarbon (C 14) analysis show the age of 3500–2400 years BC.
The thickness of the second layer of this monument is more than 4 meters. Dating to the II millennium, it consists of four construction stages, detailing the lives of Kultepe residents. Protective walls were built around the place of residence.
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