Kangal District's Havuz village, located within the boundaries of the Karaseki area, has been the focus of surface research conducted by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. Following the discovery of the Lion Stone in 1929, which dates back approximately 3,000 years, further research began in the region. Through these investigations, it was determined that the area was an ancient Hittite city. Excavations are now set to commence in the area, believed to be a Late-Hittite settlement.
Kangal District Governor Onur Aykaç and project leader Associate Professor Dr. Belgin Aksoy from Bursa Uludağ University's Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Department of Art History, Byzantine Art Branch, conducted examinations in the region.
Associate Professor Dr. Aksoy provided information about the project, saying, "We wouldn't have made this choice if we weren't aware of the potential here. The place we are in is not unfamiliar to those from the world of science. Those who have visited the Ankara Museum of Anatolian Civilizations are likely familiar with the Pool Lion there. Our selection of this area was not a coincidence. Where we are is significant not only archaeologically but also due to its other natural features. This place could have been a local kingdom or a governorship; we cannot say for certain. It also holds regional value. Karaseki presents a cultural landscape example. In the years I will spend working here, I will also be learning. "
