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The image shows an article from the New York Times, dated Sunday, October 22, 1961. The headline reads, "Scientists Find a Marble Street Where Lydians Hunted Bargains." The article discusses the discovery of an ancient marble-paved shopping street in Sardis, Turkey, by an American expedition team. The article mentions that the street is 1,500 years old and was part of the ancient city of Sardis, which was the capital of Lydia, a civilization known for its wealth and craftsmanship.

The article details the excavation findings, including a mosaic Roman bath, pottery, and various artifacts. It also mentions a gymnasium uncovered during the excavations. The article is written by John H. Fenton, a special correspondent for The New York Times, and it provides historical context about the site, mentioning the Lydians and their cultural significance.

The article includes a map showing the location of Sardis in Turkey and a diagram illustrating the site of the discovery. The article is from the New York Times and is dated October 22, 1961.

This image shows an open book or scrapbook with a page that features a cut-out of a newspaper article. The cut-out is from the "New York Times," dated Sunday, October 22, 1961. The article is titled "Scientists Find a Marble Street Where Lydians Hunted Bargains" and is written by John H. Fenton. It discusses the discovery of an ancient marble-paved shopping street in Sardis, Turkey, which was unearthed by a U.S. team.

The article mentions that the street is about 1,500 years old and was flanked by mosaic colonnades. It also describes the discovery of a Roman bath with a heating system and a gymnasium. The text includes details about the historical significance of the site and the archaeological findings.

On the right side of the article, there is a small map showing the location of Sardis in relation to other cities in the region, such as Istanbul and Antalya. The map is labeled "Site of discovery" and marks the location of Sardis with a cross.

The page in the book appears to be aged, with a yellowish-brown tint, and the cut-out is slightly torn at the top. The left side of the book shows another page with some text, but it is mostly out of focus and not clearly legible.

This image displays a page from an old book or scrapbook, featuring a newspaper clipping from The New York Times, dated Sunday, October 22, 1961.

The clipping is a full-column article with the headline:

Scientists Find a Marble Street Where Lydians Hunted Bargains

The sub-headline reads:

An Avenue of Ancient Sardis, 1,500 Years Old, Unearthed by a U.S. Team in Turkey

The article, written by John H. Fenton, reports on an archaeological discovery in Sardis, Turkey — the ancient capital of Lydia. A joint Harvard-Cornell University expedition uncovered a well-preserved marble-paved shopping street dating back approximately 1,500 years, which had been buried under rubble and later Roman constructions.

Key points from the article include:

• The street was part of a “bustling shopping street of Sardis” and had been covered over for centuries.
• It was found beneath a Roman bath and featured shops and workshops with items like pottery, coins, and a cup.
• The excavation also revealed a Roman bath with a heating system, a gymnasium, and fragments of inscriptions indicating a date of 211 or 212 A.D.
• The team discovered Lydian gold (notably the first trace found in the excavation) under the ruins of a woman’s grave, as well as a small gold bead and a pendant shaped like a hawk.
• A small map titled “The New York Times” and “Oct. 22, 1961” with “Site of discovery (cross)” pinpoints Sardis in Anatolia, Turkey.

The clipping is pasted onto a yellowed, aged page of a book with a black binding visible on the right edge. Part of an adjacent page is visible to the left, showing a portion of a circular illustration or photograph and some printed text. The overall condition suggests an archival or personal collection of clippings.

The tone of the article is journalistic and enthusiastic, capturing a significant moment in archaeological history—the "hunting grounds" of ancient Lydians rediscovered through modern science.

The image shows a book with a newspaper clipping attached to a page. The newspaper clipping is from the New York Times, dated Sunday, October 22, 1961. The headline reads "Scientists Find a Marble Street Where Lydians Hunted Bargains." The article is written by John H. Fenton and describes the discovery of an ancient Sardis, a city that was 1,500 years old and unearthed by a U.S. team in Turkey. The article includes a map of the area and a picture of a gold figurine of a hawk.

The image shows an open book with a newspaper clipping inside. The clipping is from the New York Times, dated Sunday, October 22, 1961. The headline reads "Scientists Find a Marble Street Where Lydians Hunted Bargains" and it discusses an archaeological discovery in Sardis, Turkey, where a marble-paved shopping street dating back 1,500 years was unearthed by a U.S. team. The article provides details about the findings, including the discovery of ancient Lydian pottery, gold artifacts, and a gold pendant shaped like a hawk's beak. The clipping is pasted on the page of the book, which appears to be a collection of historical documents or a scrapbook.

The image shows an open book displaying a newspaper clipping from The New York Times, dated Sunday, October 22, 1961. The headline reads: "Scientists Find a Marble Street Where Lydians Hunted Bargains". Below the headline, the subheading states: "An Avenue of Ancient Sardis, 1,500 Years Old, Unearthed by a U.S. Team in Turkey", authored by John H. Fenton from Cambridge, Mass.

Key Elements in the Image:

1. Headline and Subheading:

   • The headline highlights the discovery of a marble street in Sardis, Turkey, which dates back approximately 1,500 years and was used by the ancient Lydians.
   • The subheading provides context, indicating that the discovery was made by a U.S. team and that the site is an ancient avenue.

2. Article Content:

   • The article discusses the archaeological findings at Sardis, an ancient city in western Turkey.
   • It mentions the discovery of a marble street, pottery, and other artifacts, including a hoard of silver coins dating back to around 600 B.C.
   • The article references the historical significance of Sardis, noting its role as a capital of Lydia during the 6th century B.C. and its wealth, which included gold and silver.
   • It also describes the excavation process, including the discovery of a gymnasium and other structures, and provides details about the artifacts found, such as pottery, coins, and small objects.

3. Visual Elements:

   • Map: To the right of the text, there is a small map showing the location of Sardis in Turkey. The map includes geographical features and labels such as "Aegean Sea," "Anatolia," and "Aegean Islands," providing context for the excavation site.
   • Illustration: Below the map, there is a small illustration or photograph of an artifact, possibly a coin or small object, which appears to be part of the archaeological finds. The illustration is labeled with the text: "Pottery discovery of the burial tomb."

4. Layout:

   • The article is formatted in a typical newspaper style, with columns of text and accompanying visuals.
   • The left margin of the page shows part of another article or image, suggesting that this is a page from a larger collection or archive.

Overall Context:

The image captures a historical news article reporting on a significant archaeological discovery. It highlights the importance of Sardis as an ancient city and the efforts of a U.S. team in uncovering its rich history. The inclusion of a map and an artifact illustration adds visual context to the textual information, enhancing the reader's understanding of the discovery. The article serves as a snapshot of mid-20th-century archaeological research and its impact on understanding ancient civilizations.

The presented image is a photograph of an open book showing a newspaper clipping affixed to the right page. The newspaper article is from the "New York Times," dated Sunday, October 22, 1961, as indicated by the header at the top of the article. The headline of the article reads "Scientists Find a Marble Street Where Lydians Hunted Bargains" and the subheadline states "An Avenue of Ancient Sardis, 1,500 Years Old, Unearthed by a U.S. Team in Turkey." The author of the article is John H. Fenton.

The article tells of an archaeological discovery in Turkey, where a street surfaced with marble slabs was unearthed, estimated to be 1,500 years old. This street was believed to have been used by ancient Lydians for commerce. The article includes a small map in the upper right corner, labeled "Site of discovery (9753)," and it shows a region with cities such as Philadelphia, Sardis, Black Sea, Aegean Sea, and others.

The page and newspaper clipping appear aged, with some discoloration around the edges. The text of the article is small, but legible in higher resolutions, and contains additional information about the discovery, its historical context, and other relevant findings. The left side of the open book is blank, providing a contrast that emphasizes the newspaper clipping on the right.

This image shows a yellowed newspaper clipping mounted on a blank page, likely inside a scrapbook or archive. The clipping is from the New York Times, dated Sunday, October 22, 1961, with the headline, "Scientists Find a Marble Street Where Lydians Hunted Bargains." The article describes the discovery of an ancient marble street in Sardis, Turkey, by a U.S. archaeological team, detailing it as part of a shopping avenue dating back 1,500 years. A small accompanying map shows the location of Sardis in Turkey.

The article discusses excavation findings, including Roman baths, pottery, coins, and inscriptions, emphasizing the historical significance of this discovery in understanding ancient Lydian civilization. The page appears lightly browned with age, and the edges of the clipping show slight wear.

The image shows a yellowed scrapbook page with a newspaper clipping attached to it. The clipping is from The New York Times dated Sunday, October 22, 1961. The headline reads, "Scientists Find a Marble Street Where Lydians Hunted Bargains." The article discusses the discovery of an ancient marble-paved shopping street in Sardis, Turkey, which is approximately 1,500 years old and was unearthed by an American team. It mentions various archeological findings such as shops, pottery, a Roman bath with a heating system, mosaics, and small figurines. There is also a small map in the clipping showing the site of discovery in Turkey. The article credits professors from Harvard and Cornell University who were involved in the excavation.

A small cut-out newspaper clipping mounted on a light brown scrapbook page. The clipping is from the New York Times, Sunday, October 22, 1961, with the headline: “Scientists Find a Marble Street Where Lydians Hunted Bargains.” It includes a subheading about an ancient Sardis street unearthed by a U.S. team in Turkey and a small map/map caption on the right. The paper has a slightly torn top edge and is presented vertically on the page, with another clipping faintly visible on the left edge.