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Seljuk-Era Bronze Amulet Discovered at Ancient Lystra

Seljuk-Era Bronze Amulet Discovered at Ancient Lystra in Central Türkiye

Archaeological excavations at ancient Lystra, near Konya in central Türkiye, have revealed a Seljuk-era bronze amulet, adding a new dimension to the city’s already layered history. The triangular pendant was uncovered inside what archaeologists believe to be a Seljuk-period residential structure — alongside material evidence linked to Christian communities living under Seljuk rule. The excavations