Eflatunpinar Hittite Spring Sanctuary Eflatun Pınar is located in a dry, hilly area near Beyşehir Lake, about 100 kilometers west of Konya. Researchers believe that this monument was likely built during the second half of the 13th century BCE, based on its location near other archaeological sites and the lack of inscriptions at the site itself. The most prominent feature of this monument is a rectangular pool, which is fed by a nearby spring. Along the northern edge of the pool stands a tall wall adorned with reliefs, stretching over 34 meters in length. The wall is made from large gray stone blocks, held together by mortar. In the center of the wall, medium-sized depictions of the Storm God and the Sun Goddess are placed on either side of the Winged Sun Disks. These Winged Sun Disks are supported by ten spirits or hybrid beings, with a large one positioned at the top. At the base of the wall, five mountain gods are partially visible. Among these, five of the mountain gods appear to be linked to water sources, such as mountain springs. The wall can be interpreted as a representation of the cosmos, with gods and spirits supporting the heavens at the top and the earth at the bottom. The façade of the wall, which includes the mountain gods at its base, is approximately 7 meters in height and length. On either side of the doorway in this façade, there are goddess figures embedded into the walls of the pond. A rectangular platform by the south wall features relief sculptures on its water-facing side. Additional sculpted pieces have been uncovered inside and around the pond. The largest artwork at Eflatunpınar, a triple bull protome, is not located in its original position. This piece was repurposed as filler for a dam wall constructed during the Roman period on the southwest side of the pond. Eflatunpınar is home to one of the few examples of Hittite Empire Period human form art featuring frontal depictions, with Fasıllar and Akpınar being two other notable examples. Given its proximity to other significant sites and the absence of inscriptions on location, it is believed that this monument was built during the second half of the 13th century BCE. Eflatun Pınar's water cult and the integration of water into its architectural and religious framework are of great importance, with the sanctuary playing a vital role in the Hittite religion. The distinctive features of the site have earned it a place on the Tentative List of UNESCO since 2014. If you have any questions or inquiries regarding Eflatunpinar Hittite Spring Sanctuary, please don't hesitate to contact us at [email protected] or simply message us via Whatsapp, and we will respond as soon as possible.