A 7,500-year-old stone seal discovered at Tadım Höyük in eastern Turkey! This property/identity marker reflects sophisticated Neolithic social and economic practices. Part of ongoing archaeological research overseen by Elazığ Museum 🔍
7,500-year-old stone seal from Neolithic Turkey reveals advanced social organization
Site mentioned
📍 Tajim Fortress
Key facts
- Stone seal discovered at Tajim Fortress in Elazığ region of eastern Turkey
- Dated to 7,500 years ago
- Predates kingdom of Urartu
- Seal possibly marker of property, ownership, or personal identity
- Reflects sophisticated social, economic and cultural practices
- Another seal locally known as Kek Damg Muru used in grain trading
- Evidence of structured society and economy
- Excavations overseen by Elazığ Museum and provincial directorate
- Supported by Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism
- Part of Heritage for the Future preservation project
Sources
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