Ancient tablet discovered in western Turkey shows the most extensive lease contract
NURBANU KIZIL
ISTANBUL
Published 19 hours ago
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Turkish archaeologists have discovered an ancient tablet in İzmir's Seferihisar district, in which the ancient Greek city of Teos was located. The tablet is believed to be the most extensive of its kind found in Anatolia, and includes many details about the land, its owners, tenants and punishment for failure to comply with its terms.
Ancient tablet discovered in western Turkey shows the most extensive lease contract
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The head of the excavation team, Professor Musa Kadıoğlu said that the tablet was discovered in an area to the west of Dionysus' temple and noted that it sheds light on social life and the legal system in Teos.
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