On the historical mound of Arslantepe, located in the Province of Malaya in East of Turkey, an ancient stove is 6400 years old.
Arslantepa Kurgan on the plain of the Malestiy is a UNESCO World Heritage List.
The find dates from 4200-4400. B.C. The width of the artifact is more than 2 meters.
Archaeologists believe that the furnace was used jointly by several families.
“We believe that this furnace served not only one household. Given its dimensions, it was most likely used together by relatives, and not only one family,” said the head of excavations Francesca Balossia Restelly.
Along with the stove, the archaeological group also found other artifacts, including bracelets, earrings and beads. In addition, made of red stone and print bones, dated about 3600 BC, were found.
“These are notable discoveries. Usually we find prints of seals, but this time we managed to find the seals themselves,” Strapelli said.
The start of archaeological work on this site was given on July 16. Studies are expected to last another two months.
