Poland-Turkey Obsidian Link Unveiled: Neolithic Blades Traced to Mount Nemrut
Geochemical tests have revealed an intriguing connection between Poland and Turkey's Neolithic past. Three obsidian blades, discovered in Poland's Silesia region, have been traced back to Mount Nemrut in eastern Turkey. This finding significantly expands the known reach of these blades, pushing their western boundary over threefold.
Scientists used non-destructive energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence (EDXRF) to confirm the Turkish origin of the obsidian blades. The blades, now housed in the Archaeological Museum in Wroclaw, were found in the Raciborz-Ocice settlement and another site in Silesia. This discovery demonstrates long-distance interactions between Anatolia and Central Europe during the Neolithic period.
Obsidian from Mount Nemrut is rare in Poland, with most obsidian coming from closer sources in Slovakia and Hungary. These blades, likely used as scrapers, saws, and burins for various purposes, carried symbolic weight in Neolithic societies. They were part of networks of exchange and gifting, strengthening social ties or reflecting status.
The discovery of Mount Nemrut obsidian in Poland not only expands our understanding of trade routes and social networks in the Neolithic period but also highlights the symbolic significance of obsidian in these ancient societies.
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