In addition to the obsidian mirror, archaeologists found prehistoric arrowheads that were seemingly engraved with symbolic patterns.

Archaeologists have uncovered an 8,500-year-old obsidian mirror at Canhasan in central Turkey, one of the oldest settlements in Anatolia.

Researchers also discovered several tools made out of obsidian alongside the mirror. These finds are now providing more insight into early Neolithic craftsmanship and the high level of skill the residents of Anatolia had thousands of years ago.

The Obsidian Objects Found In Canhasan

The obsidian mirror was discovered during the second round of excavations for the Canhasan Archaeological Research Project . The remarkable find was highly polished and dates back to about 6500 B.C.E.

Obsidian was a versatile material in

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