SİVAS Archaeological excavations in the ancient city of Samuha , one of the major Hittite centers located in central Türkiye, have revealed significant remains from the Early Byzantine period, including what is believed to be a communal burial site. Excavations in Kayalıpınar village in Sivas have been underway since 2005 under the coordination of the Sivas Museum Directorate with the consultancy of Vuslat Müller-Karpe. The project is currently led by Çiğdem Maner of Koç University’s