Bronze Age settlement discovered near Troy in Turkey

A Turkish archaeological team has uncovered the remains of an ancient settlement on the Biga Peninsula, near the historic city of Troy, dating back to the Bronze Age, specifically the 12th century BCE, as part of field survey work conducted between 2024 and 2026.

According to a report published two days ago by Derin Park, the Turkish scientific platform affiliated with the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK), researchers from Fırat University discovered the site on the eastern coast of the Dardanelles Strait in Çanakkale Province, situated on a natural elevation overlooking the sea and river mouths.

In a study published in the Journal of Archaeology, the researchers noted that the findings include pottery vessels, stone tools, and clay spindle whorls. They pointed out that some of the pottery was made using a potter’s wheel and features polished surfaces resembling known models from western Anatolia, marking the first time such examples have been recorded in this region.

These discoveries provide evidence of commercial and cultural ties between the two sides of the Dardanelles Strait, which has historically served as a crucial passage connecting Asia and Europe, with prehistoric archaeological sites scattered along its length.