Phoenician finds at Oluz Höyük
archaeological evidence of Phoenician presence in north-central Anatolia
Phoenician finds at Oluz Höyük are a collection of archaeological discoveries made at the multi-layered settlement of Oluz Höyük in Amasya Province, Turkey. Announced in late 2025, the finds include human-faced glass beads and a group of infant jar burials, which together suggest a previously undocumented presence or strong cultural influence of the Phoenicians deep within Anatolia during the Iron Age. The discoveries were made during excavations led by Professor Şevket Dönmez of Istanbul University.
Background
Oluz Höyük is a significant tell in north-central Anatolia, near the modern city of Amasya, with a history of settlement spanning approximately 6,500 years. Excavations at the site began in 2007 and have revealed ten distinct occupational layers, including architectural remains from the Hittite, Phrygian, and Persian periods. The site is considered a key location for understanding the political, religious, and cultural transformations of the region.
Discoveries
The evidence suggesting a Phoenician connection consists of three main components: distinctive glass artifacts, a unique burial practice, and the architectural style of a sanctuary.
Human-faced glass beads
Among the artifacts recovered were small glass beads shaped like human faces. These objects are stylistically linked to the advanced glass-working traditions of the Phoenician world, particularly workshops associated with the city-state of Carthage. Such beads were widely traded in antiquity and are often interpreted as protective amulets.
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