Smyrna / İzmi̇r Kazilari Kemi̇k Buluntulari

Smyrna Excavations has been conducted since 2007 in the Agora of Smyrna, Kadifekale and Basmane. Most of the bone indings found in these excavations have been examined in this study. Findings from a wide range, 1.century B.C. to Ottoman Period, are represented in this study of selected indings. Majority of the indings consists of bone pins and needles, gaming pieces and counters from Roman Period, typical bone spindle whorls from Byzantium Pe­riod and many bone findings from the Ottoman Period. Apart from these common findings found in every settlement other finds such as purposefully cut bones and semi-worked bone findings has brought further study into a possible bone workshop in the Agora of Smyrna

Ancient Near East History · Archaeology and Historical Studies · Materials Science · Metallurgy and Cultural Artifacts