In 2010, commencement of restoration at the Cappadocia Gate (Fig. 1) and excavation of a large public hall were the two new initiatives at the Iron Age capital on the Kerkenes Dağ overlooking the village of Şahmuratlı (Figs 2, 3 and 4). In addition, excavations inside the Cappadocia Gate revealed unexpected results while the spring campaign of geophysical survey added to our understanding of urban dynamics within the southern zone. Finally, two large stone idols were restored and installed in the Yozgat Museum.