Archaeology
Hellenistic mosaic floor uncovered at Kültepe
A site famous for Bronze Age trade records offers new evidence of its later history.
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What was found
A mosaic floor more than 2,000 years old and four Hellenistic layers were identified at Kültepe in central Türkiye. The finds illuminate later occupation of the settlement.
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The building’s purpose and full floor area remain unclear. Further excavation may clarify how the site was used over time.
Images are illustrative, not photographs of the reported finds.
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