TRExcavations at Çaltılar Höyük in Muğla, Turkey, have revealed evidence of Bronze Age maritime trade and cultural exchange. Archaeologists discovered obsidian from the Greek island of Melos, indicating overseas connections during the Early Bronze Age. The site, dated to around 2400 BC, includes remains from the final phase of the Early Bronze Age II, with findings such as chipped stone tools made from Melos obsidian, a Cycladic frying pan, and spool-shaped balance weights from the western Aegean. The discovery suggests the settlement had trade links both with coastal regions and inland areas via river routes. Other artifacts include ceramics from Lycia, Caria, Lydia, and Ionia, hinting at possible ties to a larger regional power overseeing trade networks.
Bias read (Center): The article discusses archaeological findings related to ancient trade networks and does not present any political viewpoints, biases, or controversial issues. It focuses purely on historical and cultural aspects without leaning towards any particular ideological stance.
