Çatalhöyük

The Çatalhöyük archaeological museum contains excavated artifacts from a Neolithic settlement that housed up to 10,000 inhabitants during its peak period.

Discovered in 1958 by archaeologist J. Melleart, the site contains 13 building levels dating back to 6800 BCE, revealing early urban planning practices.

The museum displays numerous terracotta and stone figurines of the Mother Goddess, along with wall art depicting animals and human forms in yellow, red, and black.

Located 48 kilometers from Konya city center and 10 kilometers east of Çumra, the museum presents findings from continuous excavations since 1993.

The archaeological site features houses without streets, where residents moved across flat roofs and entered their homes through wooden stairs leading to roof openings.

Location: Çumra

Address: Küçükköy, Çatalhöyük Yolu, 42500 Çumra/Konya

Phone: +903323518958

Website: http://catalhoyuk.com/tr/sit

GPS coordinates: 37.66644,32.82566

Latest update: March 3, 2025 05:09