Aizanoi excavation 1978-2018 years location area mining finds

In the scope of the study, the findings of the studies conducted in the ancient city of Aizanoi between 2011-2018 were examined based on other sectors except the necropolis. In addition, the metal finds collected from the studies in the Archaeological Museum of Kütahya between the years of 1978 and 2018 in Aizanoi were also included in the study. A total of 167 artifacts from the ancient city of Aizanoi and 50 artifacts from the Kütahya Archeology Museum were examined. A systematic study was carried out by taking into account the places and forms of these works where the majority of them were iron. It was observed that the finds were found in the city from the theater structure. It was determined that the most intense group was the architectural object. A large typology of works such as nails and horseshoes have been suggested. Significant data on mining activity were obtained in the city. In particular, the blacksmith workshop and mining sites were investigated for mining activities in the city with the help of archaeological data.