Archaeologists recently uncovered an ancient wine production center near a castle in Turkey — and it’s believed to date back some 1,600 years.

The excavation was reported by Anadolu Agency (AA), a state-run outlet in Ankara, on Oct. 16.

The production center was found in a mountainous area in southeastern Turkey, near the village of Oymakli.

The site included installations for processing grapes, along with cisterns used to supply water and grinding stones.

The building foundations hint at the site dating to the 4th century, a time when Christianity was spreading in Turkey , and Constantinople was emerging as a new center of power.

The excavation was prompted by the discovery of “several fragments considered to be of historical value,” with support from the Turkish Ministry of Cult

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