An intact bronze cauldron from Late Antiquity has been discovered in the courtyard of the Mosaic House in Pergamon, Turkey. The cauldron dates back to the 7th century, when the villa was abandoned after an Arab raid. It was found submerged in a stone slab pool, having been dropped there shortly before the villa's destruction. This discovery is significant as it showcases the usage of bronze, an expensive material in antiquity, contrasting with everyday terracotta. The find offers direct insights into the cultural practices and daily life during that historical period in Pergamon.
The cauldron is intact and in its original condition, dating to the 7th century when the Mosaic House was abandoned after an Arab raid.
The bronze cauldron was found in a stone slab pool, appearing to have been dropped there right before the villa's abandonment.
Bronze was important in antiquity, used in specialized areas due to its value, contrasting with more common terracotta or ceramic products.
The discovery of the bronze cauldron shows the materials of the structure in their final usage phase, providing insights into the daily life of that era.
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