First, the ware is defined by Garstang (1953) as "Cilician Painted", which he discovered at Mersin-Yumuktepe excavations. Seton-Williams, who conducted survey in Cilicia, defined the ware as "Amuq-Cilician Painted Ware" as it is distributed in Amuq Region as well (Seton-Williams 1953). Studies on the Middle Bronze Age Syrian pottery (Tubb 1981; Gerstenblith 1983; ) demonstrated that the ware is also found at Syrian sites, like Ebla outside Amuq Valley. Accordingly, the name "Syro-Cilician Painted pottery" is proposed. However, while giving these names, it is not taken into consideration, whether the painted pottery in question is locally produced or imported. Therefore, the distribution area of this pottery does not reflect the produc...
In Sirkeli Höyük this ware has two types:
1. Ware: Red Gritty Ware (Red fabric, white grits)
Forms: Jugs, jars (i.e. closed vessels)
Slip: Cream slip
Paint: Reddish-brown
Motives. Geometric
Production technique: Hand-made
2. Ware: Standard Ware (Buff fabric, white and black grits)
Forms: Bowls, jugs, jars
Slip: Thin self-slip
Paint: brown, dark brown, black
Motives: Geometric
Production technique: Wheel-made...
Sirkeli Höyük (Turkey/Eastern Mediterranean)