6,400-year-old giant furnace discovered at Arslantepe Hoyuk in Türkiye

A giant oven dating back to 4,200-4,400 B.C. has been discovered during excavation work led by an international team coordinated by an Italian team at Arslantepe Hoyuk in Malatya.

Professor Francesca Balossi Restelli stated that the oven is over 2 meters long and is in very good condition. It is believed that the oven was used for cooking and might have been shared by different families.

Restelli noted, “We think this oven was used for cooking. We hypothesize that different families might have used this oven during that period.”

What do seals from 3,600 BC mean?

Alongside the oven, excavations have uncovered a red stone and a bone seal dating back to 3,600 B.C.

These seals are thought to provide new insights into the daily lives of ancient communities in the region.

What has been uncovered in excavations at Arslantepe Hoyuk?

The excavations have revealed various objects from Medieval period graves and storage facilities from the Early Bronze Age.

Finds from the graves include bracelets, earrings, and beads. Additionally, new rooms and significant discoveries are anticipated.

What are future projects and visitor center plans?

Plans are underway to expand the roof of the palace section of the excavation site and to renew the visitor pathway.

The creation of replicas of objects found in the graves and the completion of visitor center projects are expected to be finalized within this month. These projects aim to better showcase the region’s historical heritage.

The discoveries at Arslantepe Hoyuk offer a deeper understanding of the area’s history and cultural heritage, and the continuation of the excavations is eagerly awaited.