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⛰️ A hill 🧑‍🎓 A surname
tepe

tepe

1 9.9
A small rounded hill often found in Turkey or on ancient sites
  • noun
  • /ˈtɛpeɪ/
  • Specialized
: tepe
  • The ancient tepe was discovered during the excavation.

Examples

  • From the top of the tepe, you can see for miles in every direction.

  • Many artifacts were found at the top of the tepe.

  • We climbed the grassy tepe to enjoy the view over the valley at sunset.

  • A small village sits at the base of the tepe, surrounded by fields.

  • The archaeologists discovered numerous artifacts on the ancient tepe during their excavation.

  • The village is situated on a small tepe, offering a panoramic view of the surrounding valley.

  • As we climbed the tepe, we were amazed by the breathtaking scenery that unfolded before us.

Synonyms

mound
vstepe
41 1.7

A small raised area of earth or stones

is a hill term often used in Turkish archaeology rather than any raised ground
terp
vstepe
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A raised hill built to keep land above flood water

is a hill term focusing on archaeology or location rather than flood protection
tel
vstepe
  • Specialized
9.9

A mound of earth formed where people lived long ago

is a regional hill noted in Turkish archaeology rather than formed by settlement layers
kopec
vstepe
  • UK
9.9

A small grassy hill or mound near a village

is similar but refers to regional hills in Turkish areas rather than Central Europe

How Big

mountain
∞ 1.0
tepe
  • Specialized
1 9.9
mound
41 1.7
hummock
1 8.7
knoll
13 7.2

Surface Forms

tepe singular
tepes plural

Etymology

Tepe comes from Turkish and means 'hill' or 'mound', often used for small grassy rises that give a wide view or hide old ruins.