Akar, MuratKara, Demet2024-09-182024-09-1820181301-2746https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12483/7586The recent salvage excavations conducted by the Hatay Archaeological Museum at Toprakhisar Hoyuk (Altinozu) in the highlands sorrounding the Amuq Valley on its southwestern side have revealed architectural data regarding re-urbanization patterns in the Middle Bronze Age (2000-1600 BC, MBA hereafter). This archaeological data is discussed under the larger theme of materiality, function, and conscious symbolism in the use of space. It is argued that rural sites likewise contained administrative complexes with stylistic attributes similar to well-known and larger palaces from the urban centers of the region.eninfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccessAltinozuToprakhisar HoyukMiddle Bronze AgeAdministrative ArchitecturePalace ArchitectureCenter-Periphery TheoryArticle2185116WOS:000443797100017N/A