Altintepe

Located 15 km  away from city center on the  direction of Erzincan – Erzurum highway. It is one of the most intact Urartu towns which survived untill present day from past. There are many archeological artifacts were revealed after the excavations made in 1959 . A temple  , palace complex , tombs, houses were found in the town.

Among the works found in 8 century B.C are ivory and metal goods, helmets and shields , ceramics and murals can be counted.

Many important  antiques with highest value now exhibited in Ankara Anatolian civilizations museum.

The excavations which is conducted by  The contributions and supports of  local governors still continue in the site.