FIRST OBSERVATIONS ON THE TRANSITION FROM THE LATE BRONZE AGE TO THE EARLY IRON AGE IN TISNA, WESTERN ANATOLIA

The finds unearthed in Tisna, which is located the easternmost part of Northern Aeolis territory together with Aigai, reveal some considerations on transition from Late Bronze Age to Early Iron apart our general knowledge about region. As it known, findings related spread east and north coasts Candarli Bay further up Dikili Bay. Similar examples curved knife fragment mentioned study, are seen be used Aegean world, especially during last years Mycenaean kingdoms period after its destruction. Despite dating back 9th century BC, possible recommend bronze Tisna within type thin feature. coarse production Gritty ware Troy VI-VII settlements thought a group people surroundings. Since knobbed like gritty not alluring commercial properties, their existence must peoples who came settlement outside. situation question provides definition route, as well stating migration movement that reached inner parts north-south direction end Age. Protogeometric pottery, only limited Kyme Pitane around Bay, shows relatively insufficient effect influences continued compared southern coastal Aeolis. A skyphos, information can dated Sub-Protogeometric period, also important terms making new contribution borders