A study on chalices from Beycesultan : Their function, social meaning and cultural interactions

Part of : Mediterranean archaeology & archaeometry : international journal ; Vol.16, No.2, 2016, pages 149-152

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This paper is focused on the production, function and cultural interactions of the chalices detected at the Late Bronze Age levels of Beycesultan Höyük. The morphological characteristics and context analysis of the chalices found at Beycesultan Höyük will be discussed, and following this, the chalices function and place within society will be compared with other settlements where chalices have been obtained
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Beycesultan Höyük, Chalices, Ceramic, Late Bronze Age
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