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Turkish-era arrowheads unearthed in ancient Aegean city

Arrowheads from the Turkish period have been found during excavations at the ancient city of Beçin, located in the Milas district of Muğla and included in UNESCO's Tentative List of World Heritage Sites.

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Turkish-era arrowheads unearthed in ancient Aegean city

He said excavation and restoration efforts, carried out year round under the authority of the Turkish Culture and Tourism Ministry, are continuing at full speed.

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Turkish-era arrowheads unearthed in ancient Aegean city

Beçin was once the capital of the 13th century Menteshe Beylik, or principality, one of the frontier principalities established by the Oghuz Turks.

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Turkish-era arrowheads unearthed in ancient Aegean city

The city holds layers of history, including previous discoveries of graves from the Chalcolithic period, indicating uninterrupted settlement for around 5,000 years.

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Turkish-era arrowheads unearthed in ancient Aegean city

Pektaş added that further excavation will continue around the castle's grave and bath areas, with more arrowheads expected to be found.

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Turkish-era arrowheads unearthed in ancient Aegean city

He also highlighted ongoing work at the so-called "Persian Tower," where objects dating back to the sixth century BC have been unearthed.

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Turkish-era arrowheads unearthed in ancient Aegean city

"These finds provide valuable insights into the archaeological history of Beçin and its surroundings," he said.

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Turkish-era arrowheads unearthed in ancient Aegean city