POTTER RESIDENCE AND WORKSHOP, 15th–16th CENTURIES

​   ​The potter’s residence and workshop serve as an important source of information for studying the lifestyle and production methods of the medieval period. 
    The residential complex, built in an enfilade layout, consists of an entrance corridor (which also served as a storage room), a bedroom, and a dining area. These rooms are sequentially connected by a passageway, reflecting the practical household needs and architectural planning of that era. 
    Based on the construction features of the adjoining rooms and the artifacts uncovered during excavations, it has been determined that part of the structure was used for production purposes. Beneath the canopy in front of the complex were designated areas for shaping and drying pottery. 
      The kilns in the workshop were two-chambered: the lower chamber was used for firing, while the upper chamber was for baking the pottery. Two types of kilns were identified — circular and rectangular — indicating different technological stages and production requirements in pottery-making. 
     The complex was in use for a long period during the 15th–16th centuries and provides valuable insights into the daily life and craftsmanship of that time. The combined layout of the residence and workshop clearly demonstrates the close relationship between labor and everyday living.