During excavations in Troy, researchers discovered rare items dating back 4,500 years, including a gold brooch and jade, which testify to the wealth and trade connections of the ancient city.
Archaeologists working at the ancient site of Troy in Turkey have made a sensational find: rare items dating back to the Early Bronze Age were unearthed during excavations. These include a gold ring-brooch, a piece of jade, and a bronze pin.
Turkey’s Minister of Culture and Tourism, Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, called the discovery “one of the most important finds of the last 100 years.” He stated that these artifacts will not only expand the collection of the Troy Museum but will also help deepen the understanding of the ancient city’s cultural and trade ties.
The gold brooch drew particular attention from researchers: only two similar items are known to exist thus far. Its discovery in the cultural layer of Troy II allowed archaeologists to refine the settlement’s chronology and definitively resolve long-standing disputes over dating.
The presence of jade was equally significant-a stone that was highly valued in antiquity and suggests the residents of Troy participated in extensive trade networks. These finds testify to the wealth and developed cultural connections of the city, famously celebrated in Homer’s Iliad.
The artifacts will be presented to the public at the Troy Museum, located near the excavation site. Scientists believe these treasures will be a crucial link in understanding the life and status of the ancient society, bridging mythology with real historical evidence.
