Thursday, April 3 2025

Tag: Prof. Dr. Nimet Özgüç

Volcanic glass rock dating back to 5900 BC found in Dündartepe mound is on display at Samsun Museum

Volcanic glass rock dating back to 5900 BC found in Dündartepe mound is on display at Samsun Museum

Obsidian (volcanic glass rock) blades and many tools belonging to the Chalcolithic Age between 5900-3200 BC, found during the excavations at Dündartepe mound, are on display at the Samsun Museum. Dündartepe Mound is located in the İlkadım district of Samsun. Today the mound is located in the city center. Dündartepe is also known as Öksürük