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Can Hasan 1 Mound is an archaeological site located near the village of Alaçatı, formerly known as Can Hasan, approximately 12–15 km northeast of the city center of Karaman province, Turkey. It is situated about 750 meters southeast of Can Hasan 3 Mound. Among the trio of mounds known by the same name in the vicinity of Can Hasan Village, Can Hasan 1 is attributed to the Chalcolithic Age, Can Hasan 2 to the Hellenistic, Roman, and Byzantine periods, and Can Hasan 3 to the Neolithic Age settlement.
Can Hasan 1 Mound is a hill measuring 360 x 280 meters in dimensions and reaching a height of 5 meters. The plain where these three mounds are located is fertile and not far from the northern slopes of the Taurus Mountains.
Can Hasan 1 is mentioned in the publications of Kılıç Kökten as one of the mounds located to the northeast of Karaman. Subsequently, in the years 1951-52 and 1958, James Mellaart, A. Hall, and David French conducted examinations of the site during surface surveys of the Konya Plain. Excavation efforts were undertaken by the British Institute at Ankara, led by David French once again, between 1961 and 1967.
During the excavations, seven layers have been identified in the mound. These layers, from the most recent (upper) to the oldest (lower), are as follows:
Brick and mudbrick were the primary construction materials used, supplemented with wooden supports. Walls and floors were plastered with mud. It is noted that the entrances to the dwellings were located on the ceiling.
The architecture of the Late Chalcolithic Age exhibits differences from the Early Chalcolithic architecture in terms of orientation, layout, wall thickness, and brick dimensions. Structures within this period display a degree of continuity, with renovations or wall additions observed in almost all of them. The buildings are scattered and irregular, featuring courtyards and open spaces in between. These courtyards and open areas contain hearths, enclosed small spaces, and compartments. Walls are typically coated with white clay.
The architecture of the Middle Chalcolithic period has been excavated within a limited area. In Layer 2A, which represents this period, the architecture exhibits the most significant differences from the architecture of Layer 2B, namely the use of stone foundations in 2A and smaller brick dimensions compared to 2B. The architecture of Layer 2B presents a more organized architectural plan compared to the Late Chalcolithic layer. Mudbrick-walled structures that directly rest on the ground were constructed in a contiguous arrangement without leaving gaps in between.
Unlike the Late Chalcolithic structures, there is no evidence of a second floor in the Middle Chalcolithic buildings; however, in this layer, structures are two-storied, with the walls of the second floor being thinner. It is evident that this layer has experienced a fire.
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Can Hasan 1
Can Hasan 1 Mound is an archaeological site located near the village of Alaçatı, formerly known as Can Hasan, approximately 12–15 km northeast of the city center of Karaman province, Turkey. It is situated about 750 meters southeast of Can Hasan 3 Mound. Among the trio of mounds known by the same name in the vicinity of Can Hasan Village, Can Hasan 1 is attributed to the Chalcolithic Age, Can Hasan 2 to the Hellenistic, Roman, and Byzantine periods, and Can Hasan 3 to the Neolithic Age settlement.
Can Hasan 1 Mound is a hill measuring 360 x 280 meters in dimensions and reaching a height of 5 meters. The plain where these three mounds are located is fertile and not far from the northern slopes of the Taurus Mountains.
Can Hasan 1 is mentioned in the publications of Kılıç Kökten as one of the mounds located to the northeast of Karaman. Subsequently, in the years 1951-52 and 1958, James Mellaart, A. Hall, and David French conducted examinations of the site during surface surveys of the Konya Plain. Excavation efforts were undertaken by the British Institute at Ankara, led by David French once again, between 1961 and 1967.
During the excavations, seven layers have been identified in the mound. These layers, from the most recent (upper) to the oldest (lower), are as follows:
Brick and mudbrick were the primary construction materials used, supplemented with wooden supports. Walls and floors were plastered with mud. It is noted that the entrances to the dwellings were located on the ceiling.
The architecture of the Late Chalcolithic Age exhibits differences from the Early Chalcolithic architecture in terms of orientation, layout, wall thickness, and brick dimensions. Structures within this period display a degree of continuity, with renovations or wall additions observed in almost all of them. The buildings are scattered and irregular, featuring courtyards and open spaces in between. These courtyards and open areas contain hearths, enclosed small spaces, and compartments. Walls are typically coated with white clay.
The architecture of the Middle Chalcolithic period has been excavated within a limited area. In Layer 2A, which represents this period, the architecture exhibits the most significant differences from the architecture of Layer 2B, namely the use of stone foundations in 2A and smaller brick dimensions compared to 2B. The architecture of Layer 2B presents a more organized architectural plan compared to the Late Chalcolithic layer. Mudbrick-walled structures that directly rest on the ground were constructed in a contiguous arrangement without leaving gaps in between.
Unlike the Late Chalcolithic structures, there is no evidence of a second floor in the Middle Chalcolithic buildings; however, in this layer, structures are two-storied, with the walls of the second floor being thinner. It is evident that this layer has experienced a fire.