First Musical Instrument Found in Troy Excavations: 2,800-Year-Old Bone Flute
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.14 sourcesSee all sources