Artifacts unearthed in NW Türkiye to shed light on daily life 2,300 years ago

STORY: Artifacts unearthed in NW Türkiye to shed light on daily life 2,300 years ago DATELINE: Sept. 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:21 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of archaeologists working in the field of archaeological excavation in Türkiye 2. various of artifacts unearthed during archaeological excavations STORYLINE: Artifacts unearthed during archaeological excavations in northwestern Türkiye will shed light on life 2,300 years ago, local media reported on Tuesday. A 25-strong team has recently excavated pots, utensils, small statuettes made of terracotta used in religious rituals, and oil lamps, all for usage in daily life dating back to 2,300 years ago, the Ihlas news agency said. The findings were unearthed in a hole at the edge of an ancient fountain structure in the Assos village of the Canakkale province, said Nurettin Arslan, an academic and head of the excavation team. "There are hundreds of these pieces, and some of them are well-preserved," Arslan was quoted a