Bozan: Höyük, archaeological traces and village history

Bozan can be explored through several historical connections: Bozan Höyük, with pottery finds from three periods; the archaeological site of Yörük Yeri Mevkii; and the village’s settlement history. The location details emphasize different aspects. For the Höyük, the focus is on its dimensions, road connections and Yeniyol Mahallesi; for Yörük Yeri Mevkii, the archaeological status, the location of the site boundaries and the present-day use of the land are important. Another cultural connection leads to the carpet tradition at the district level in Dazkırı District.

Bozan Höyük: Traces of the past and dimensions

Pottery sherds from the Chalcolithic, Early Bronze Age and Roman periods have been identified at Bozan Höyük. The finds therefore cover two prehistoric periods as well as a later Roman period. This range is useful for understanding the site’s history: it offers several points of reference in time and shows that the archaeological history of the Höyük is not limited to a single era.

The mound measures approximately 140 m along its northeast–southwest axis and 160 m along its northwest–southeast axis; it is about 9 m high. The two length measurements describe different axes. Based on these approximate figures, the northwest–southeast extent is about 20 m greater than the northeast–southwest extent. The height adds a vertical dimension to this comparison rather than indicating a third side length.

Road connections and location

Bozan Höyük is located in Yeniyol Mahallesi. Two road references help pinpoint its location: the mound lies immediately east of the Bozan–Akyarma road and 230 m northwest of the Dinar–Dazkırı road. The road names serve different orientation purposes: the Bozan–Akyarma reference describes the immediate location, while the Dinar–Dazkırı reference gives an approximate distance and compass direction. This distinction is useful when reading a map, because being directly beside one road is not the same as having a stated distance from another road.

Yörük Yeri Mevkii

Yörük Yeri Mevkii is registered in Bozan as a third-degree archaeological site. The site boundaries are approximately 500 m southeast of Bozan’s settlement area. The distance explicitly refers to the boundaries, not a center point; this reference is important for understanding the site’s location. The land is used for farming, and scattered fired-clay material is visible on the surface. The archaeological classification and agricultural use thus coexist. If you are planning a visit, check access in advance.

Village history and regional crafts

Bozan is one of the villages in Dazkırı District where immigrants settled. This connection adds the history of the village’s settlement to the archaeological periods represented by the finds. Dazkırı carpets are also associated with a distinct craft tradition in Dazkırı District: they were traditionally made with naturally dyed yarns and hand-spun wool. These materials and production methods give the region’s cultural heritage a concrete dimension. For travelers interested not only in archaeological sites but also in a region’s cultural history, this offers two distinct perspectives: the finds at Bozan Höyük and the carpet tradition across the wider Dazkırı area.

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