This study presents new information and interpretation of pot marks applied specifically on “Anatolian Metallic Ware” that are dated to the 3rd millennium BC, and distributed in the southern Konya Plain and the southwestern region of Cappadocia. While many specialists have studied this ware group, also referred to as “Darboğaz” vessels, detailed studies have not been conducted on the pot marks themselves. The finds from the Göltepe excavations, when combined with other research data and ethnographic/ethnoarchaeological records, have helped to classify and interpret this signage. According to our preliminary results, there is no relationship between the pot marks and vessel type, sub-ware group, or ownership. Taking into account the general characteristics of the Anatolian EBA and the production techniques of Anatolian Metallic Ware, we discuss whether the pot marks reflect quality control over the production process and serve interregional connectivity.
When the data obtained from recent archaeological studies concerning the Middle Chalcolithic Period in west Cappadocia are put together, the results are often illuminating. A re-evaluation of finds from Kestel Mine and the northern Taurus survey carried out by Aslıhan Yener, during the years 1987-1996, made it possible to reveal the bigger picture. The cultural patterns of the Middle Chalcolithic Period are quite well-known not only due to Güvercinkayası I-II and Köşk Höyük I but also to the layers in Canhasan I 2A/B in the Karaman district and Mersin-Yumuktepe XVI in the Anatolian south coast. All remains that are present in the area point to a culturally and perhaps socio-politically linked community structure which had shared certain standards in the types of settlements, styles of architecture and pottery production. They also maintained similar storage and goods preservation practices. Contrary to earlier
Makale konusu buluntuların tanımlanma ve değerlendirilme aşamasında tecrübe ve bilgi birikimlerine başvurduğum Prof. Dr. Isabella Caneva, Prof. Dr. Fikri Kulakoğlu ve Prof. Dr. Atilla Engin'e ve değerli önerileri ile makalenin son şeklini almasını sağlayan TÜBA-AR Dergisi'nin anonim hakemlerine en içten teşekkürlerimi sunarım.
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