This site has not been tested by excavation. Such finds as are known were collected from the surface of the mound in the autumn of 1971. No attempt was made to collect systematically: the intention was simply to provide sherd material in order to date the site. The site was located during pre-excavation surveys by Whallon and Kantmann (map, METU 1968 Report: site N 52/3).

The mound of Kurupınar is situated on the west side of the upland valley, c. 2 km. west of the şose to Çemişgezek, along a track leading to Engüzek; a poor spring is found near the north foot of the site. Engüzek lies c. 2·5 km. away to the southwest.