Cafer Höyük

The excavation site stretches across multiple periods from Paleolithic to Medieval times, containing rectangular mud-brick structures with three-room layouts near the Euphrates valley.

French archaeologist Jacques Cauvin led excavations from 1979 to 1986 before the Karakaya Dam construction, which subsequently flooded sections of the archaeological mound.

The walls of ancient houses feature engravings depicting shoulders of bulls, while discovered votive figurines suggest early religious practices among inhabitants.

Researchers found evidence of agricultural development through wild emmer and einkorn wheat remains, along with grain storage silos dating back to 8920 BCE.

Analysis of tool materials shows a progression from flint to obsidian, with later periods containing 90 percent obsidian blade implements.

Location: Malatya Province

Inception: 7110 BCE

GPS coordinates: 38.41660,38.75000

Latest update: March 6, 2025 11:52