Çatalhöyük, Archaeological museum in Çumra, Turkey
Çatalhöyük is an archaeological museum in Çumra that presents findings from a Neolithic settlement where several thousand people lived together. The collection includes pottery, tools, and wall paintings that show how people lived in this early urban community.
The site was discovered in 1958 and contains building remains dating back to around 6800 BCE, showing how early communities organized themselves. The layered settlement reveals changes in crafts and building techniques that happened over many centuries.
The museum displays figurines and wall paintings that show the spiritual beliefs of people who lived in this ancient settlement. Visitors can see how residents decorated their homes with images of animals and symbolic forms that held meaning for their community.
The museum is located about 50 kilometers from Konya and can be easily reached by car. The outdoor area shows the actual excavation site, so comfortable shoes and sun protection are helpful for your visit.
Building remains show that there were no streets between homes - people moved across the flat roofs and entered their houses through wooden stairs. This unusual layout was how residents organized their living spaces in this early urban society.
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