Ancient 1500-Year-Old Knife Set Found in Türkiye
1500-Year-Old Knife Set Discovered in Ancient City of Hadrianopolis
Archaeologists in the ancient city of Hadrianopolis, located in Türkiye’s Karabük province, have uncovered a rare set of knives dating back approximately 1,500 years.
The discovery sheds new light on daily life and economic activity in the region during the Late Roman and Early Byzantine periods.
Rare archaeological find during restoration work
According to excavation director Ersin Çelikbaş, the knives were discovered in the kitchen area of a bath complex during restoration work.
The set includes:
- Four knives of different sizes
- A sharpening stone known as “kösüre taşı”
The sharpening stone was widely used in later periods, suggesting that similar tools may have been in use much earlier than previously thought.
Reconstructed from fragmented remains
The artifacts were initially found in a highly fragmented state, consisting of around 250 separate pieces. Specialists later reconstructed them in a laboratory.
Insight into ancient daily life
Researchers note that the discovery of a complete knife set in one location is extremely rare.
The find suggests that inhabitants of the complex were likely engaged in animal husbandry and everyday food preparation activities.
Historical significance
Experts emphasize that such well-preserved tool sets provide valuable information not only about material culture but also about the social and economic structure of the period.
The discovery is considered an important contribution to understanding life in one of Anatolia’s ancient settlements.
