Bakraç Höyüğü is a historic mound located in the Afşin district of Kahramanmaraş. Mounds are formed when ancient settlements are covered by soil over time, creating a hill, and typically represent multi-layered accumulations of settlements. The Afşin Plain contains numerous mounds indicating habitation from as early as 4000 BCE. Bakraç Höyüğü is one of the significant mounds in this region.