Hellenistic Tombs Discovered in Haydarpaşa Excavations

As you know, archaeological excavations have been carried out for 4 years in Haydarpaşa, the apple of the eye and historical value of Kadıköy, the popular district of Istanbul. 475 thousand m^2nd of the field 75 thousand meters^2nd in excavations around To date, many archaeological finds have been obtained.

These finds include tombs, foundries, mansion-like living quarters, and even a WWII bunker. A new one has been added to the findings obtained during the archaeological excavations in Haydarpaşa. According to the latest news, it is in Haydarpaşa, one of the historical values ​​of Istanbul. Hellenistic (330 BC-30 BC) new remains discovered.

Tile tombs from the Hellenistic period discovered in Haydarpaşa

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We mentioned that during the excavations carried out in Haydarpaşa, a tomb and casting workshop belonging to the Hellenistic period were discovered. Again Tile tombs from the Hellenistic periodIt was discovered outside the region where they are located, and therefore it is of great importance.

Rahmi Asal, Director of the Istanbul Archaeological Museums, told reporters that the tombs were covered. the most interesting part He stated that these were cremation (cremation of the deceased) tombs. Rahmi Asal’s statements are as follows:

“Because there are no other burn marks around, there is a layer formed in the layer. due to fire We understand that the skeleton did not burn. He was buried in this grave by cremation. It’s just been opened, skeletons and relics are just being revealed. Something very important. It is the only Hellenistic period find in this region outside of the Hellenistic period platform. It’s very precious to him. One of the earliest finds in this area. We detected two dead gifts inside the tomb. Unfortunately, they were also destroyed by fire. A terracotta goblet and a perfume bottle were found. Archaeologists continue their work. It is very important to find a Hellenistic tomb here in terms of its chronology, and the second is that it is a cremation. I have never seen this type of cremation tombs of the Hellenistic period.. This is a good example. Maybe it will give us much more valuable findings in the coming period.”