Jeitun, Neolithic archaeological site near Kopet-Dag mountains, Turkmenistan
The settlement spans 5000 square meters and contains 30 rectangular houses constructed with sun-dried clay blocks mixed with chopped straw.
Archaeological excavations at Jeitun, initiated in the 1950s by Boris Kuftin and Mikhail Masson, revealed continuous human occupation from 7200 to 4500 BCE.
The inhabitants created clay figurines and decorated ceramics that share characteristics with artifacts found at early agricultural sites in the Zagros Mountains.
The Jeitun settlement accommodated between 150 to 200 people in houses equipped with large fireplaces and lime-plastered floors.
The site presents the earliest evidence of grain cultivation in Central Asia, with residents growing barley and two types of wheat using stone-bladed tools.
GPS coordinates: 38.10352,58.20650
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:34
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