Archaeologists uncover 11 rare marked arrowheads at Tepecik-Çiftlik whose purpose remains a mystery — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/archaeologists-uncover-11-rare-marked-arrowheads-at-tepecik-iftlik-whose-purpose-remains-a-mysteryContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Archaeologists find 11 marked obsidian arrowheads at Tepecik-Ciftlikhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/archaeologists-uncover-11-rare-marked-arrowheads-at-tepecik-iftlik-whose-purpose-remains-a-mysteryhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/archaeologists-uncover-11-rare-marked-arrowheads-at-tepecik-iftlik-whose-purpose-remains-a-mystery#u47486Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:20:22 +0000Archaeologists in Turkey discovered 11 rare obsidian arrowheads dating back 9,000 years at the Tepecik-Ciftlik site. These Neolithic tools feature cryptic engravings and incised marks that baffle researchers. While the markings suggest unique Neolithic traditions, their specific meaning and purpose remain unknown. Experts have yet to determine if the etches served a functional, symbolic, or communicative role.Why it mattersThe discovery provides a glimpse into the material culture of the Neolithic period in Turkey. Understanding these marks could reveal how early humans categorized tools or co