Throughout history, human civilisations have succeeded one another on Earth, each possessing a narrative conveyed through inscriptions and artefacts that offer insights into their respective eras and are revealed through excavation and scholarly investigation, known as "archaeology." The discoveries are regarded as assets with both material and historical value for the area in question.
During ongoing excavations at the ancient city of Pergamon in western Türkiye's Bergama district, a group of archaeologists working under the 'Heritage for the Future' initiative has unearthed a remarkably well-preserved bronze cauldron, dated to approximately 1,400 years ago.
The statement issued by the Directorate of the Bergama Archaeological Excavations has noted that the artefact measures 23 centimetres (9.06 inches) in height, 28 centimetres in width, and 21 centimetres in depth, and the bronze cauldron was made using the hammering technique.
Upon examination and cleaning work, the well-preserved bronze cauldron has revealed hammer marks on its surface and linear motifs on its upper part, which are considered to date from the Roman period.