After 160 years of excavations, archaeologists find a 2,800-year-old bone flute at ancient Troy, offering the first direct evidence of music at the legendary city
- For the first time in 160 years of excavations, archaeologists unearthed a musical instrument at Troy, a flute made of bone that dates back about 2,800 years.
- Also discovered was a 4,500-year-old humanoid idol, which archaeologists hope will help shed light on the cultural traditions of the region.
- The bone flute was found in what's known as the site's Archaic layer, suggesting that the instrument dates back to about the eighth century B.
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- For the first time in 160 years of excavations, archaeologists unearthed a musical instrument at Troy, a flute made of bone that dates back about 2,800 years.
- Also discovered was a 4,500-year-old humanoid idol, which archaeologists hope will help shed light on the cultural traditions of the region.
- The bone flute was found in what's known as the site's Archaic layer, suggesting that the instrument dates back to about the eighth century B.
Sources: Times of India