New perspectives on stone bead technology at Bronze Age Troy

Analysis of stone beads from Bronze Age Troy reveals diverse bead production and drilling technologies, with some originating locally or nearby in Anatolia while others link to distant regions like Mesopotamia and the Indus Valley. The study employed visual examinations, measurements, photography, and silicone impressions analyzed under a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) to assess manufacturing techniques and raw materials, including carnelian and rock crystal beads. These findings highlight the complexity of lapidary technology and trade networks in Anatolia during the third to second millennium BC.

Ludvik, G., Kenoyer, J. M., Pieniążek, M., & Aylward, W. (2015). New perspectives on stone bead technology at Bronze Age Troy. Anatolian Studies, 65, 1–18. https://doi.org/10.1017/s0066154615000046