Archaeologists in Turkey found a 1600-year-old wine factory

Archaeologists in southeastern Turkey have discovered a well-preserved winemaking center estimated to be about 1,600 years old.

As reported by BAKU.WS with reference to Fox News, the discovery was made near the ancient Kahta Castle - a fortress built in the 2nd century BC for the Kingdom of Commagene, which existed at the intersection of Greek and Iranian cultures. According to researchers, the Roman-period settlement covers an area of about 37 acres and includes structures for grape processing, water cisterns, and grinding stones.

Provincial museum director Mehmet Alkan noted that the building's foundation has been preserved "surprisingly well" despite the use of irregularly shaped stones. He suggested that the facility may have operated on an industrial scale and at certain times served as living quarters due to its proximity to the castle.

"Based on its design and dimensions, this was likely a significant winemaking center from the Roman era. We will continue excavations and intend to include this site in the list of protected archaeological monuments," Alkan stated.

Work began after fragments of historical value were discovered in the area. The research is being conducted with support from Turkey's Ministry of Culture and Tourism.