The Origin of Stepped Rock-Cut Tunnels in Eastern Anatolia

Köroğlu K., Danismaz H.

ANCIENT NEAR EASTERN STUDIES, vol.55, pp.107-124, 2018 (ESCI) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 55
  • Publication Date: 2018
  • Doi Number: 10.2143/anes.55.0.3284687
  • Journal Name: ANCIENT NEAR EASTERN STUDIES
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, IBZ Online, ATLA Religion Database, Index Islamicus, Linguistic Bibliography, MLA - Modern Language Association Database, Old Testament Abstracts Online
  • Page Numbers: pp.107-124
  • Marmara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Stepped rock-cut tunnels are among the most interesting remains at many fortresses in Eastern Anatolia. The construction of these tunnels, which are cut deep into rock surfaces up to a length of 350 m, must have been at least as difficult as that of the fortification walls and expertise would have been required.