Melid
Melid, also known as Arslantepe, was an ancient city on the Tohma River, a tributary of the upper Euphrates rising in the Taurus Mountains. It has been identified with the modern archaeological site of Arslantepe near Malatya, Turkey.
Melid/Arslantepe | |
Shown within Turkey | |
| Location | Turkey |
|---|---|
| Region | Malatya Province |
| Coordinates | 38°22′55″N 38°21′40″E |
| Type | Settlement |
| Site notes | |
| Condition | In ruins |
| Official name | Arslantepe Mound |
| Criteria | Cultural: (iii) |
| Designated | 2021 (44th session) |
| Reference no. | 1622 |
| Area | 4.85 ha (12.0 acres) |
| Buffer zone | 74.07 ha (183.0 acres) |
It was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site under the name Arslantepe Mound on 26 July 2021.
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