This settlement, made up of adjoining mudbrick houses, had no streets; the houses were entered from the roof. Wall paintings, reliefs, and figurines shed light on the beliefs and social life of the period. Çatalhöyük is one of the most important archaeological sites demonstrating the complexity of early settled agricultural societies.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Founding of Çatalhöyük?
- Çatalhöyük is a large Neolithic settlement located near Konya in Central Anatolia.
- When did Founding of Çatalhöyük happen?
- 7500 BCE
- Where did Founding of Çatalhöyük take place?
- Çatalhöyük, Konya