New discovery at Domuztepe mound: ancient archer and arrow figures

Archaeologists have found broken pottery, archer figures and many ancient arrows from 3,000 years ago, opening up new perspectives on Assyrian culture in Türkiye.

While conducting excavations at the Domuztepe mound in Kahramanmaraş, Türkiye, Associate Professor Dr. Halil Tekin, a lecturer at the Department of Archaeology at Hacettepe University, unexpectedly found many unique ancient artifacts. Photo: @Hacettepe University.

At this Domuztepe mound, Associate Professor Dr. Halil Tekin and archaeologists found many small pieces of pottery. Photo: @Hacettepe University.

They are part of a collection of broken burial jars belonging to ancient Assyrians who lived 3,000 years ago under the rule of the Gurgum Kingdom. Photo: @Hacettepe University.

Interestingly, experts also found a piece of pottery depicting an archer. Photo: @Hacettepe University.

A graphic depicting a person shooting an arrow. Photo: @Hacettepe University.

Archer details painted on white ceramic, black and brown ink. Photo: @Hacettepe University.

On the other hand, Associate Professor Dr. Halil Tekin and archaeologists also found many arrowheads at this archaeological site. Photo: @Hacettepe University.

The Assyrians also named this Domuztepe mound Maraş Markasi, which means place of shooting arrows. Photo: @Hacettepe University.

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