Ancient saw discovered during excavations at Hattusha, in Çorum province, Nov. 22, 2023. (AA Photo)
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”Archaeologists discovered a 2,250-year-old saw during excavations at the ancient Hittite city of Hattusha in Türkiye’s central Çorum province…
Professor Andreas Schachner, who leads the excavations, told Anadolu Agency (AA) that the iron of the saw was thicker than contemporary saws, but otherwise, it is very similar to the ones used today.
“This shows us that humans do not simply modify working tools,” he said.
The ancient tool is 20 centimeters long [7.9 inches] and was found in the northwestern side of the city.
Professor Shachner noted that the discovery is a rare one and marks the first of its kind in Anatolia in the 3rd century B.C…”
Source: DAILY SABAH
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