
Hafik Gölü, one of the karstic areas of the Central Anatolia Region, is a natural freshwater lake located within the boundaries of Sivas Province. The lake is the subject of research and study due to its geomorphological features, archaeological findings, ecological diversity, and wetland status. Among the settlement examples shaped by water sources, Hafik Gölü has yielded artifacts dating back to prehistoric periods at the Pılır Höyük site. This settlement has been documented as one of the earl
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Hikmet Can Urhan

Hafik Lake, one of the karstic areas in Türkiye’s Central Anatolia Region, is a natural freshwater lake located within the boundaries of Sivas Province. The lake is the subject of research and study due to its geomorphological features, archaeological findings, ecological diversity, and its status as a wetland. Among the settlement examples shaped by water resources, Hafik Lake has yielded artifacts dating back to prehistoric periods at the Pılır Höyük site. This settlement has been documented a
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Hikmet Can Urhan