Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
International Symposium on Boat and Ship Archaeology-ISBSA 17, Naples, İtalya, 21 - 26 Ekim 2024, ss.23, (Özet Bildiri)
In 2011, wooden fragments discovered near the Karaburun Lighthouse in the Black Sea, close to Istanbul, were identified by Istanbul University experts as remnants of two ancient wooden anchors. These artifacts, named Karaburun Anchor 1 (KA1) and Karaburun Anchor 2 (KA2), underwent scientific investigation and conservation at İÜ Laboratories. Dated to the final quarter of the 6th century BC through C-14 analysis, these unique double-armed wooden anchor-frames of a stock-anchor type offer valuable insights into maritime technology of the time. KA1 and KA2, measuring 460.5 cm and approximately 502 cm (reconstructed) in length respectively, are among the largest wooden anchors discovered from the Archaic period. The detailed construction, featuring mortise and tenon joints and locked with pegs, alongside the consideration of stone stocks based on stock-aperture measurements, provides a rare glimpse into ancient shipbuilding techniques. This poster presentation seeks to extrapolate the size of the ships that utilized these substantial anchors, drawing on comparative analysis with Mediterranean shipwrecks from the same era. The paucity of Archaic period shipwrecks in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Black Sea further underscores the significance of this study. Looking forward, underwater research scheduled for the summer of 2024 near the Karaburun Lighthouse is anticipated to enrich our understanding of these anchors and their associated ships. This endeavor not only bridges a gap in our knowledge of ancient maritime history but also sets a precedent for future archaeological discoveries in the region.