Want to explore Karahan Tepe in person?
The site is still under excavation and roads lacks official signage, so we strongly recommend visiting with a trusted local guide.
In collaboration with SanliurfaTour.com, our in-house guides offer respectful, local-led tours to the sacred sites of Karahan Tepe and beyond.
📍 Where Is Karahan Tepe?
Karahan Tepe is located in the Tektek Mountains, about 63 km southeast of Sanliurfa (Şanlıurfa), Turkey. The site sits in a remote desert landscape with no official signage, limited infrastructure, and active excavation zones.
🚗 How to Get There
While technically accessible by car, the route is unmarked, partially off-road, and easy to miss without local knowledge. There is now facilities at the site— bathrooms, visitor center, and water stations but roads and signs remain undeveloped.
We highly recommend visiting with an experienced local guide.
🙋 Go With a Trusted Guide
To ensure your visit is respectful, informative, and safe, we partner with trusted archaeologically-informed guides through SanliurfaTour.com. Our team has guided major researchers and creators (including UnchartedX, History with Kayleigh, Dakota of Earth, and MiniMinuteMan) and offers in-depth access to Karahan Tepe and surrounding Taş Tepeler sites.