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E009: Timeles Aqueduct, Kocadere Tunnel
Aphrodisias Regional Survey
2007-05-26
Citation:Page reference: Christopher Ratté and Peter D. De Staebler (eds.). Aphrodisias V. The Aphrodisias Regional Survey (Verlag Philipp von Zabern: Darmstadt/Mainz, 2012), 273, 277, 2878, 295, 304 - Book catalogue no.: Aqueducts cat. 6.
Description: Local Name: Kayapınar Local Informant: Ahmet Tabak Local Information: The tunnel is located on the west (left) bank of the Kocadere, a tributary of the Morsynus river. It is situated 0.7 km north of the modern village of Kayapınar, and 11 km southeast of Aphrodisias. Latitude: 37.37.22.288 Longitude: 28.47.06.962 Elevation: 835.39m Dimensions: p. H (approximate): 1.5 m ** p. W (approximate): 0.5 m ** p. L (approximate): 2 m Description: Preservation: Only the floor and west surface of the tunnel are preserved in the bedrock forming the west (right) bank of the Kocadere. ** Construction: The tunnel is carved from the bedrock of the stream bank. ** Description: The tunnel is preserved to a height of approximately 1.5 m, a width of approximately 0.5 m, and a length of approximately 2 m. Pickmarks are visible on the vertical, west surface of the tunnel.
