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Gc-Ms Analysis of Organic Residues in Depas Amphiykpellon from Küllüoba , Western Central Anatolia: The First Evidence for Therapeutic Use of Salicylic Acid in the Early Bronze Age

Year: 2021
Type: preprint
Abstract: The end of the Early Bronze Age, in other words the EBA III, is one of the significant turning points in the cultural history of the Anatolian Peninsula. Metal objects that indicate social class differences, advancements in architecture, and finds that point to connections with distant regions all demonstrate that a political structure began to emerge in Anatolia during this period. Parallel to these developments, especially with the increase in interregional relations, the use of new vessels indicates a novelty in eating and drinking habits. Tankards, bell-shaped cups and depata amphikypellon stand out within this group and are referred to as the new drinking vessels . In addition to these, it is note-worthy that glasses or goblets, and also container amphorae started to become widespread. All these types are considered to be associated with new drinking habits, and the new drink type is suggested to be wine. However, the suggestions proposed regarding the use of these vessels are not supported by any archaeometric studies until now. In this study, results from lipid and tartaric acid analyses that were carried out on a group of depas vessels from the archaeological site of Küllüoba located in Eskişehir, Turkey are shared as well as the possible purposes of these vessels are reevaluated. As a result of these analyses, for the first time evidence for the use of fermented products and herbal analgesics in Early Bronze Age Anatolia can be discussed. Additionally, the first archaeological data of the period and the region regarding the using of salicylic acid are also presented in this study.
DOI: 10.2139/ssrn.3974494
Language: English
Subfield: Archeology
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W4280592307
Cites: 55
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