Tarḫuntašša Archaeological Site
Ancient Hittite city ruins in central Anatolia
An archaeological site in Karaman Province associated with the Bronze-Age/Hittite-era kingdom Tarhuntassa; researchers visit for excavations and inscriptions rather than standard tourism.
Tarḫuntašša at a Glance#
Address: Tarabuntaşşa area, Karaman Province, Turkey
How to Get to Tarḫuntašša#
Reach Karaman by regional bus or car from Konya (approx. 2 hours). Local roads and village tracks access nearby archaeological spots; hiring a local guide or driver in Karaman is recommended for exact site locations.
Tips for Visiting Tarḫuntašša#
- Research local signage and maps-Tarabuntaşşa's ruins are not well signposted and require local guidance.
- Bring water and insect repellent; sites in Karaman Province can be exposed and hot in summer.
Best Time to Visit Tarḫuntašša#
Best visited spring and autumn to avoid Karaman's summer heat.
Weather & Climate near Tarḫuntašša#
Tarḫuntašša's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 0°C to 32°C. Moderate rainfall (644 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 0° - 8° | 2° | 123 mm | partly cloudy | 88% | 2.0 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.8h |
| February | Acceptable | 1° - 10° | 4° | 95 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 2.1 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.7h |
| March | Good | 4° - 14° | 8° | 72 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 2.2 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Very Good | 8° - 19° | 13° | 46 mm | partly cloudy | 70% | 1.9 m/s | 1.4 high | 13.0h |
| May | Excellent | 12° - 24° | 18° | 35 mm | some cloud | 63% | 1.9 m/s | 1.9 very high | 14.0h |
| June | Ideal | 16° - 29° | 22° | 13 mm | mostly sunny | 52% | 2.3 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 14.5h |
| July | Ideal | 19° - 32° | 25° | 5 mm | clear | 38% | 2.5 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 14.2h |
| August | Ideal | 18° - 32° | 25° | 5 mm | clear | 37% | 2.3 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 13.4h |
| September | Ideal | 15° - 29° | 22° | 9 mm | clear | 44% | 1.9 m/s | 1.6 very high | 12.3h |
| October | Very Good | 10° - 23° | 16° | 51 mm | some cloud | 60% | 1.6 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 11.1h |
| November | Very Good | 5° - 16° | 10° | 77 mm | some cloud | 73% | 1.6 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.1h |
| December | Acceptable | 2° - 10° | 5° | 113 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 1.8 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.6h |