Bronze Fibulae of the Bolu Museum
Abstract
This paper addresses the ancient bronze fibulae exhibited in the Bolu Museum. The aim of this research was to provide statistical data for future scientific studies on the subject, as well as to introduce previously unpublished fibulae in Bolu Museum. Bolu Museum to date has 19 bronze fibulae. With careful study, each reveals a different typological character. As a result of our research, we have identified 12 Phrygian Fibulae forming the largest set of fibulae in the Bolu Museum collection. Especially exam¬ples found in the Göynük province and Alan Village form important indicators of a relationship with Phrygia. As a matter of fact, Phrygian fibulae are the only group which shows local features in the collection. Urartu fibulae are represented by 3 examples; 2 fibulae are Roman, while the rest of the fibulae are understood to have originated from the Levant and Cypriot-Greek regions. The earliest fibulae in the collection are likely to date from about the last quarter of the VIIIth century B.C. while the latest date from the last quarter of the IVth century A.D. All of the fibulae are of bronze.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Archaeology
Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
Publication Date
June 30, 2019
Submission Date
March 1, 2019
Acceptance Date
May 5, 2019
Published in Issue
Year 2019 Volume: 7