The Eflatunpınar Hittite Water Monument in Konya’s Beyşehir district, built around 3,275 years ago, continues to draw attention for its religious and political significance. Constructed near a vital water source during a major drought in the 13th century BC, the monument reflects the Hittites’ reverence for clean water and features reliefs symbolizing mountain and storm gods, the sun goddess, and sacred figures.
Recognized as a rare example of Hittite engineering and propaganda, the site was added to UNESCO’s World Heritage Tentative List in 2014 under the title “Hittite Sacred Water Temple.”
Halil İbrahim Taha Taş
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