Beycesultan
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Beycesultan is an ancient archaeological site located in southwestern Turkey. It is known for its significant contributions to understanding the Early Bronze Age in Anatolia. Excavations at Beycesultan have revealed well-preserved houses, some of which were arranged in pairs with central hearths, suggesting possible religious or cultic practices. The site also shows evidence of advanced metallurgy, with finds including copper and silver artifacts. The architecture at Beycesultan, particularly its houses and potential shrines, indicates a sophisticated culture that flourished during the Bronze Age.123
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- Anatolian art and architectureEarly Bronze Age
At Beycesultan, buildings that were almost certainly religious shrines were uncoveredāa find of some interest, since temples are virtually unknown in Anatolia at this period. Rectangular shrine chambers seemed to be arranged in pairs, with ritual installations recalling the Horns of Consecration and Tree, or Pillar,ā¦
Read MoreAt Beycesultan, buildings that were almost certainly religious shrines were uncoveredāa find of some interest, since temples are virtually unknown in Anatolia at this period. Rectangular shrine chambers seemed to be arranged in pairs, with ritual installations recalling the Horns of Consecration and Tree, or Pillar,ā¦
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AnatoliaThe Chalcolithic Periodā¦first occurrence of silver at Beycesultan, and a stamp-seal in tin bronze at Mersin. Little is known about the late phase of the Chalcolithic Period; soundings into strata below settlements of the Early Bronze Age, which the period anticipates, indicate that in western and central Anatolia this late phase introducedā¦
Read Moreā¦first occurrence of silver at Beycesultan, and a stamp-seal in tin bronze at Mersin. Little is known about the late phase of the Chalcolithic Period; soundings into strata below settlements of the Early Bronze Age, which the period anticipates, indicate that in western and central Anatolia this late phase introducedā¦
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