Eflatunpınar Hittite Water Monument
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Located in Beyşehir, Konya, the Eflatunpınar Hittite Water Monument is an extraordinary hydraulic structure dating back to the late 13th century BCE, believed to be from the reign of the Great King Tudhaliya IV. Built over a natural water source, this mon
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Eflatunpınar Hittite Water Monument: A 3,000-Year-Old Engineering Marvel
📍 Location: Beyşehir, Konya
📜 Date: 13th century BCE
🏛 Era: Hittite Empire
🌍 UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List: 2014
The Legacy of the Hittites: Eflatunpınar Hittite Water Monument
Located in Beyşehir, Konya, the Eflatunpınar Hittite Water Monument is an extraordinary hydraulic structure dating back to the late 13th century BCE, believed to be from the reign of the Great King Tudhaliya IV. Built over a natural water source, this monument is considered one of the most important examples of advanced Hittite water engineering and artistic craftsmanship.
Architectural and Artistic Features of Eflatunpınar
🏛 Exceptional Stone Craftsmanship
🔹 Unlike rock-cut structures, Eflatunpınar was built using large andesite stone blocks, carefully cut and precisely fitted together.
🔹 The perfect alignment of the blocks demonstrates the advanced masonry techniques of the Hittites.
💦 Sophisticated Water System
🔹 The monument consists of a series of horizontal water channels directing the flow into a large pool.
🔹 This system, designed for water collection and efficient use, highlights the Hittites' expertise in water management, making it a rare example of ancient hydraulic engineering.
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