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1,500-year-old jar discovered in Turkey surprises scientists with contents
1,500-year-old jar discovered in Turkey surprises scientists with contents
A 1,500-year-old earthenware jar discovered at the ruins of an ancient city in Turkey’s west has surprised scientists with its contents. Click through for the story in photos...
Archaelogical excavations have been ongoing in the ancient city of Alexandria Troas in Çanakkale province’s Ezine district since 2011.
Demirören News Agency reported Oct. 12 that the 30-person excavation team led by Dr. Erhan Öztepe discovered a 1,500-year-old jar.
Iron and bronze tools used in agriculture and tool-making have been found inside the jar.
Öztepe told the agency that the pithos where the jar was found has been used as storage for centuries.
“The tools date back to the late Roman and early Byzantine era, roughly the fifth century A.D.,” he said.
Less functional but more valuable items, including ancient gold coins, were also found inside similar jars discovered in the region in the past.
Here are more photos from the latest find...
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