Archaeologists discover rare objects in Ancient Troy
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Reported by Hurriyet Daily News:
Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy has announced the discovery of a 4,500-year-old gold ring brooch and a rare jade stone during excavations in the ancient city of Troy, located in the western province of Çanakkale, which have been ongoing for over 160 years.
“A 4,500-year-old gold brooch and jade stone have been brought to light at Troy. During the Troy excavations, ongoing for over 160 years, a gold ring brooch dating back to the Early Bronze Age and an extremely rare jade stone were found. This brooch, one of only three known examples in the world and the best-preserved, is among the most important discoveries of the last 100 years,” he said.
The find, originating from the Troy II layers, dates to approximately 2,500 B.C. Ersoy noted that the jade stone was one of the luxury items of its time, reflecting the social status and wealth of its owner. “These unique artifacts will soon be displayed at the Troy Museum. I would like to thank the teams working meticulously under the ‘Legacy for the Future’ project and everyone who contributed to these important excavations,” he added.
A statement from the ministry emphasized that the 2025 Troy excavations have yielded discoveries of such significance that they will enter the global archaeology literature. The uncovering of the gold brooch in the Troy II layers has also resolved long-standing debates about the city’s chronology. Alongside the brooch, archaeologists found a bronze pin and the rare jade stone, both considered symbols of power and social prestige.
The ministry said that the artifacts will be exhibited at the Troy Museum in accordance with the principle of displaying finds on the lands where they were discovered, offering scholars and visitors a direct connection to the ancient civilization.
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These in a later era are called hatpins. In another, thought to hold toga wrappings. My opinion as a woman who had long hair for decades, is a hairpin.
Hi Petros, Have you visited the Troy museum? If you have, is it worth visiting? Is their Bronze Age collection of artifacts extensive?