First Musical Instrument Found in Troy Excavations: 2,800-Year-Old Bone Flute
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After 160 years of excavation at Troy, a significant discovery was made - a bone flute dating back around 2,800 years. This is the first and only musical instrument found in the history of Troy excavations. Additionally, a human-shaped statue head dating back about 4,500 years was unearthed near the gate of Troy II. The flute is considered important in terms of musical instruments mentioned in Homer's epics.
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Troya'da 160 yılı aşkın kazı tarihinin ilk müzik aleti bulundu: ▬ 2 b...
Troya kazılarında, yaklaşık 2 bin 800 yıllık kemik flüt ile 4 bin 500...
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