Numerous small ritual figures courting again 4,500 years have been found on the Tavşanlı Mound in western Anatolia. The idols are product of numerous supplies, together with marble, bone and terracotta, and shed new gentle on the faith of Bronze Age Anatolia and on sculpture manufacturing methods.
The crew unearthed seven of the idols, all product of clay crafted in roughly anthropomorphic form, laid facet by facet round a fire within the middle of a constructing. Archaeologists hypothesize that their deliberate placement and human shapes might reference social relationships and non secular practices centered across the hearth of the fireplace, which along with offering meals and heat to the family, was additionally used for choices and ritual ceremonies.
Alongside the idols, excavators additionally uncovered unfinished ceramic vessels, shedding gentle on Bronze Age manufacturing strategies. These artifacts display how uncooked clay was formed and fired, linking family spirituality with financial life.
The twin presence of formality objects and workshop supplies signifies that Tavşanlı Höyük functioned not solely as a settlement but additionally as a non secular and cultural hub with expert manufacturing.
Excavations on the web site are ongoing and are anticipated to proceed into December. Archaeologists hope to search out materials stays of the settlement that can make clear the city format and proof of connections to different communities within the area.
