After restoration, the hammer marks on the bronze vessel are clearly observable.

During recent excavations in the ancient city of Pergamon, located in the Bergama district of Izmir, a 1400-year-old bronze cauldron from the Roman period was unearthed. The artifact was discovered in the pool of the stone courtyard of a building complex known as the Mosaic House, according to BirGün.

As a result of meticulous conservation and restoration work, the hammer marks on the surface of the well-preserved bronze vessel are clearly observable. The cauldron features linear motifs on its upper part and provides insights into the daily life, technology, and usage practices of the time.

The excavation works are being carried out under the Heritage to the Future project, headed by Professor Dr. Yusuf Sezgin, the Bergama Coordinator Excavation Director and Head of the Archaeology Department at Manisa Celal Bayar University.

Professor Sezgin provided context about the site, stating, "We are at a place we call the Mosaic Area. It is located about 350 meters from one of the structures of the Ancient City of Bergama called the Red Basilica. The structure is in the form of a complex, with a stone courtyard and many rooms around it. The floors of these rooms are covered with mosaics. This suggests to us that this is a very important structure, possibly related to one of the leading administrators of the period or a very important clergyman during the Christian period."

The bronze cauldron was found in its original location and in an unspoiled condition. It measures 23 centimeters in height, 28 centimeters in width, and 21 centimeters in depth.

Professor Sezgin emphasized the importance of the find, saying, "From a technical perspective, this cauldron was made using the hammering technique. Similar techniques are still traditionally applied today in places like Diyarbakır and Şanlıurfa. Bronze craftsmanship has been a tradition in Anatolia for thousands of years. The cauldron we found here is an example of this tradition from about 1400 years ago. The craftsmanship and technique are almost identical to today."

He added, "Another feature of the cauldron is that it was probably used to take and transport water from the pool. There is a kitchen structure just behind the pool; it may have been used to transport water there as well. Of course, we don't know for sure, but we infer this meaning from its context."

The building complex where the cauldron was found was most likely abandoned in the 7th century CE, possibly during the Arab invasions. "The bronze cauldron found in the Mosaic House is significant because it was discovered in its original position, providing insights into the cultural understanding and daily life of the period," Professor Sezgin noted.

It is planned to exhibit the bronze cauldron at the Bergama Museum in the coming days. This will allow the public to view the artifact and gain a deeper appreciation for the area's history. T24 also reported on the finding.

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