PAINTED POTTERY WEST OF THE KIZILIRMAK: NOTES ON CHRONOLOGY AND SUPRA-REGIONAL CONTACTS AT THE TURN OF THE 3RD TO THE 2ND MILLENNIUM BC

This article presents dark (black/black-brown) and bichrome (black/black-brown red) painted pottery appearing west of the Kızılırmak in late Early Bronze Age during transition to Middle Age. The originated from excavations at Karaoğlan Höyük, Polatlı Gordion, Külhöyük, Çayyolu Höyük. dark-painted might be connected Intermediate ware emerged mentioned sites end Two groups (Çayyolu Bichrome Ware A B = ÇBW B) which differ their motifs (simple lines hatched bands) have been distinguished bichrome-painted pottery. Both are local phenomena appear about same time as black/black-brown-painted ceramics. supra-regional comparison with other ceramic is difficult, but a Alişar III-pottery possible.