The gold brooch, jade stone, and bronze pin found at Troy date back to 2500 B.C.E. — 1,300 years before the legendary Trojan War.

During recent excavations at the ancient city of Troy, archaeologists unearthed a gold brooch and a rare jade stone.

The Turkish Minister of Culture and Tourism described the finds as the most significant archaeological discoveries at the site in the last 100 years. Both artifacts are believed to be around 4,500 years old.

The ancient city of Troy has undergone continuous excavations for the last 160 years. These particular items were found during digs supported by the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism’s “Heritage for the Future” project.

The Gold Brooch And Jade Stone Found In Troy

The gold brooch, jade stone, and a bronze pin were found in the archa

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